Gard

American

[gar] / gar /

noun

a department in S France. 2,271 sq. mi. (5,882 sq. km). Nîmes.

Gard British

/ ɡar /

noun

a department of S France, in Languedoc-Roussillon region. Capital: Nîmes. Pop: 648 522 (2003 est). Area: 5881 sq km (2294 sq miles)

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“We were able to knock down some threes early,” Gard said, “with Bilodeau.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2025

“I thought we did a lot of good things offensively,” Badgers coach Greg Gard said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024

“When adversity comes, you’ve got to go back and attack it,” Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said.

From Washington Times • Dec. 2, 2023

Sudiksha was diagnosed with the same condition as Charlie Gard, a baby from London, whose life support was withdrawn in 2017.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2023

On a bright winter day, six months later, Joyous Gard was invested.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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