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Tracy

American  
[trey-see] / ˈtreɪ si /

noun

  1. Spencer, 1900–67, U.S. film actor.

  2. a city in central California.

  3. a town in S Quebec, in E Canada, on the St. Lawrence.

  4. a male or female given name.


Tracy British  
/ ˈtreɪsɪ /

noun

  1. 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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“But then Tracy came up with this idea: What if Malcolm had a daughter who was completely like him, the same personality and impulsiveness? That would suck,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

As a travel enthusiast who regularly flies across the globe, Tracy Lamourie is used to contending with airline pricing strategies, particularly for economy fares that often appear affordable — until you factor in the extras.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

It is perhaps inevitable that “Western Star” will be compared to Tracy Daugherty’s acclaimed biography, which appeared in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Tracy says she "cannot describe how upsetting and frustrating" it was to deal with NS&I when trying to find her late father's premium bonds.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Tracy studied biochemistry and French, hoping to become a doctor.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John