Tracy

American

[trey-see] / ˈtreɪ si /

noun

Spencer, 1900–67, U.S. film actor.
a city in central California.
a town in S Quebec, in E Canada, on the St. Lawrence.
a male or female given name.

Tracy British

/ ˈtreɪsɪ /

noun

Spencer . 1900–67, US film actor. His films include The Power and the Glory (1933), Captains Courageous (1937) and Boys' Town (1938), for both of which he won Oscars, Adam's Rib (1949), and Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)

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“When I see them popping up on the sand, it means everyone is back here enjoying the beach,” Wrightsville homeowner Tracy Dix said contentedly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

“There was a lot of talk about the black and white and I knew why. Try to get a 12-year-old to sit down and watch ‘Captains Courageous’ with Spencer Tracy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The film will be produced by the couple and their Archewell Productions scripted content head Tracy Ryerson, Netflix told AFP.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Tracy Clayton, a Meta spokesman, told the BBC that people should behave responsibly with any technology.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

My aunt Tracy had a heart of gold.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

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