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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“This is when the weather gets a little more wild, technically, because we’re starting to see some more differential heating on the Earth,” said Todd Hall, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

This week, Parnassus Investments’ Todd Ahlsten says that despite uncertainties, AI could power big gains in the S&P 500 this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Spillers owner, Ashli Todd, said the universe already recognised Plant as a legend.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“Today’s D.C. Circuit stay allowing the government to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk is a resounding victory for military readiness,” said Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Todd and Marcus laughed mightily at that one.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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