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Ransome

British

/ ˈrænsəm /

noun

Arthur . 1884–1967, English writer, best known for his books for children, including Swallows and Amazons (1930) and Great Northern? (1947)

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He was born Olufela Olusegun Oludoton Ransome-Kuti, but dropped Ransome because of its Western roots.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

For example, Yusuf Ransome, a social epidemiologist at Yale University, has documented how connectedness seems to provide a buffer against the damaging mental health effects of racial discrimination.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 24, 2024

The witness, alleged Epstein victim Sarah Ransome, later recanted her claims.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2024

"I would like to retract everything I have said to you and walk away from this," Ms Ransome says in an email dated 23 October 2016.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2024

The moment Mr. Ransome left, he added plus invisible plus skin.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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