Roderick

[rod-uh-rik, rod-rik]

noun

1. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “glory” and “ruler.”

Example Sentences

Roderick Murchison, the president of the Royal Geographical Society, seemed to speak for all Great Britain when he proclaimed, “There appears to be but one wish among the whole of the inhabitants of this country, that the enterprise in which the officers and crew are about to be engaged may be attended with success.”

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Prof Roderick Watkins, vice chancellor and chair of the Arc Universities Group, said the investment would serve as a "blueprint for universities", with government and private investment working together "to drive inclusive, sustainable growth".

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"Around the steel industry there has unfortunately been an air of uncertainty for quite some time, but it has proven to be very resilient," said Runtech head of operations Joe Roderick.

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"There has been quite a significant impact for Runtech since the blast furnaces closed," Mr Roderick said.

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Speaking to BBC Radio Cymru podcast Gwleidydda with Vaughan Roderick, she said: "I think it's important that we concentrate on what's important to the people of Wales."

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