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Lululemon Athletica reached a deal with founder Chip Wilson, who will name two board directors and agree to an 18-month standstill.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

When Mr. Earnshaw presents a young Cathy with her companion-to-be early in the film, she declares that she will name him Heathcliff, “after my dead brother.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Wales head coach Steve Tandy will name his Six Nations squad on 20 January.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

They will name a separate squad for a T20 series against Pakistan that precedes the World Cup.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

The Negro masses will name leaders and will give them power and responsibility.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson