Todd

American

[tod] / tɒd /

noun

Alexander Robertus Baron of Trumpington, 1907–97, Scottish chemist: Nobel Prize 1957.
David, 1855–1939, U.S. astronomer and teacher.
a male given name.

Todd British

/ tɒd /

noun

Baron Alexander Robertus . 1907–97, Scottish chemist, noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids: Nobel prize for chemistry 1957

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She was replaced as AG on an interim basis by Trump's personal lawyer Todd Blanche.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Revenue growth was driven by strength in Okta’s core business lines and particularly its new-product portfolio, which drove 35% of bookings during the quarter, company co-founder and CEO Todd McKinnon told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Todd Orlich, chief operating officer at the boutique hotel brand Triumph Hotels in Manhattan, said international travel bookings are starting to pick up as anxiety over the war with Iran moderates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Todd and second wife Julie Chrisley were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2022 and imprisoned at separate facilities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Marcus and Todd huddled around me, trying to stop me from making a bad decision.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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