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Lars

American  
[lahrz, lahrs] / lɑrz, lɑrs /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Lawrence.


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Lars Moravy, Tesla’s head of vehicle engineering, said on the earnings call that Tesla was planning robotaxis of “various shapes and sizes.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Lars Jensen from Vespucci Maritime says companies will want reassurances on how vessels can transit safely, and he doesn't believe the two-week pause will be enough to restore trust.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

She was drawn to theater and music, impressing music teacher and classical pianist Lars Clutterham, who saw she had talent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The most surprising potential answer arrived at the end of March, in the person of German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Lars asked as they passed the sacred tree.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo