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Reagan

American  
[rey-guhn] / ˈreɪ gən /

noun

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

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


Reagan British  
/ ˈreɪɡən /

noun

  1. 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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Former President Reagan called the right to vote “the crown jewel of American liberties.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

Reagan, no less than Lewis, probably is turning cartwheels in his grave.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

Then US-president Ronald Reagan initially took a neutral stance, but after peace talks broke down Washington gave Britain military and intelligence support.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

Cleaning up inventory made room for fresher designs, such as nonperforated clogs and an expanding sandal lineup that is expected to reach $500 million annually by the end of the year, Reagan said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

The central question is mobility, said Bruce R. Bartlett, an advocate of lower taxes who served in the Reagan and George H. W. Bush administrations.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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