Reid
Americannoun
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Sir George Huston, 1845–1918, Australian statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister 1904–05.
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Thomas, 1710–96, Scottish philosopher.
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Whitelaw 1837–1912, U.S. diplomat and journalist.
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a male given name, form of Read.
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Sir George Houston . 1845–1918, Australian statesman, born in Scotland: premier of New South Wales (1894–99); prime minister of Australia (1904–05)
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Thomas . 1710–96, Scottish philosopher and founder of what came to be known as the philosophy of common sense
Example Sentences
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“She’s a saint. We all know that, the people that know her,” Reid said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
For most of the last five years, Reid Mottet’s squarely four-figure follower counts on Instagram and TikTok were too small to interest big brands in her services as a momfluencer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
“Our hearts go out to Eric Bieniemy and his family. Thoughts and prayers are with them,” Reid told reporters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
The band revolves around the songwriting partnership of brothers Jim and William Reid who created the band in response to their distaste of the music at the time.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
She starts again: “Greetings to the honorable Reverend Reid and the pulpit guests. New Brown has come this far by faith...”
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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