Reagan

[ rey-guhn ]

/ ˈreɪ gən /

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noun

Nancy Davis Anne Francis Robbins Davis, 1921–2016, U.S. First Lady 1981–89 (wife of Ronald Reagan).

Ronald (Wilson), 1911–2004, 40th president of the U.S. 1981–89.

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How to use Reagan in a sentence

First, his fortunes rose directly in response to the Reagan administration’s suspension of the Fairness Doctrine in 1987.
Restoring the Fairness Doctrine can’t prevent another Rush Limbaugh|Heather Hendershot|February 19, 2021|Washington Post
The Republican brand had improved under Reagan — especially in the South — but national popularity wasn’t enough to pry statehouses away from Democrats.
Republicans now enjoy unmatched power in the states. It was a 40-year effort.|David Byler|February 18, 2021|Washington Post
Reagan told Americans that government was not the solution, it was the problem.
How to fix what the innovation economy broke about America|Katie McLean|February 17, 2021|MIT Technology Review
In the end, the astonishing deal collapsed over Reagan’s refusal to limit his missile defense plan.
George P. Shultz, counsel and Cabinet member for two Republican presidents, dies at 100|Michael Abramowitz, David Hoffman|February 8, 2021|Washington Post

In a 1988 speech attacking Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis, Reagan used the word “liberal” or “liberalism” nearly two dozen times.
Bernie Sanders is often called a liberal. He’d beg to differ. Who is actually a liberal?|Graham Vyse|February 2, 2021|Washington Post
The New York governor was the foremost Democrat to stand athwart the Reagan Revolution.
Mario Cuomo, a Frustrating Hero to Democrats, Is Dead at 82|Eleanor Clift|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Ronald Reagan approved the agreement and the USTR reviewed Korean practices through the end of his term.
Propaganda, Protest, and Poisonous Vipers: The Cinema War in Korea|Rich Goldstein|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Day a state holiday, 21 years after President Reagan made it a federal holiday.
No. 3 Republican Admits Talking to White Supremacist Conference|Tim Mak|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
President Ronald Reagan took similar action, affecting about 100,000 families.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: November 23|PunditFact.com|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But what Republican other than Ronald Reagan has ever been a “Great Communicator”?
Why 2016’s Hopefuls Are Hopeless|P. J. O’Rourke|November 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He appears to have made good with Johnston the claim that he, Reagan, represented all that was left of the Confederate government.
Abraham Lincoln|George Haven Putnam
You will have no further negotiation with Mr. Reagan or with any civilian claiming to represent the Confederacy.
Abraham Lincoln|George Haven Putnam
Once her father was James Reagan, a respectable man, a good carpenter, and had a good home.
Hot corn: Life Scenes in New York Illustrated|Solon Robinson
Mrs. Reagan spoke kindly to him as though in her own bed; begged him to get up and go home with her.
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At night he was going to get Mr. Elting and Nolan to go with him and bring Reagan home.
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British Dictionary definitions for Reagan

Reagan

/ (ˈreɪɡən) /

noun

Ronald . 1911–2004, US film actor and Republican statesman: Governor of California (1966–74): 40th president of the US (1981–89)

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