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Reid

American  
[reed] / rid /

noun

  1. Sir George Huston, 1845–1918, Australian statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister 1904–05.

  2. Thomas, 1710–96, Scottish philosopher.

  3. Whitelaw 1837–1912, U.S. diplomat and journalist.

  4. a male given name, form of Read.


Reid British  
/ riːd /

noun

  1. Sir George Houston . 1845–1918, Australian statesman, born in Scotland: premier of New South Wales (1894–99); prime minister of Australia (1904–05)

  2. Thomas . 1710–96, Scottish philosopher and founder of what came to be known as the philosophy of common sense

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Those comments “helped ease market fears of a prolonged conflict that would turn into a more sustained energy shock,” according to Deutsche Bank strategist Jim Reid.

From Barron's

When asked about this, the Right Reverend Rod Reid said both the award-winning band and Flint's family had been "very respectful" in their design.

From BBC

“That eased concerns over a longer-term conflict that could trigger a major stagflationary shock,” said Jim Reid, strategist at Goldman Sachs.

From MarketWatch

His decision to return for one more season followed weeks of discussion with Chiefs coach Andy Reid, teammates, family and close confidantes — including his fiancé and music megastar Taylor Swift.

From Los Angeles Times

When Reid saw federal agents lingering outside a Washington, D.C., jail, she began recording their activities on her phone.

From The Wall Street Journal