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Roderick

American  
[rod-uh-rik, rod-rik] / ˈrɒd ə rɪk, ˈrɒd rɪk /

noun

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


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"It was a mistake on our part, a mistake that will not be repeated," its managing director Roderick McIllree told Danish public broadcaster DR in late July.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

For Roderick Eggert, a professor at the Colorado School of Mines, it will take time for competitors to grow big enough to "significantly reduce the market shares of the Chinese producers."

From Barron's May 13, 2026

Roderick Wong’s $9 billion firm, RTW Investments, gained about 55% in its main biotech hedge fund, a person familiar with its performance said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 24, 2026

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".

From BBC Oct. 23, 2025

Roderick Persson said, “If you’ll forgive me asking, but your guardian. He is well?”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman

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