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Todd

American  
[tod] / tɒd /

noun

  1. Alexander Robertus Baron of Trumpington, 1907–97, Scottish chemist: Nobel Prize 1957.

  2. David, 1855–1939, U.S. astronomer and teacher.

  3. a male given name.


Todd British  
/ tɒd /

noun

  1. 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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Department officials, including McCotter and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, had no discussions with Epshteyn about the matter and weren’t aware of any involvement by him, the spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Todd Chrisley received a 12-year sentence, along with 16 months’ probation, while his wife was sentenced to seven years in prison and 16 months’ probation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“We expect to see heightened volatility throughout this period,” said Todd Ahlsten, chief investment officer at Parnassus Investments, adding that he’s cautious on all of the upcoming IPOs caught up in the “AI hype cycle.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

At the time, Todd Blanche still headed the office, before assuming the role of acting attorney general in April.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“Something was left in Beej’s locker,” Todd said.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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