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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Upon releasing the files to the public earlier this year, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche reiterated the point.

From The Wall Street Journal

He and Todd Combs, who left Berkshire in December for an investment position at JPMorgan Chase, had each run an estimated 5% of the equity portfolio, with Buffett handling the rest.

From Barron's

One of those newly fascinated by the possibility of spirit communication was First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln.

From Literature

"Epstein had gone to the White House, but they had not met," she told Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.

From BBC

Chief Executive Todd Penegor said strength across international markets carried the company during the recent quarter, while its North American results reflect a weak consumer backdrop and elevated promotional environment.

From The Wall Street Journal

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