First recorded in 1955–60; abbreviation of Danish leg godt “to play well”
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They are a privately-held company, with more than 3,000 patient transportation vehicles in 15 countries, owned by a number of different entities, including an investment company with ties to toy manufacturer LEGO.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2022
“It’s like the biggest jigsaw puzzle you’ve even seen,” Solar Decathlon director Richard King says of Clemson University’s home, made of thousands of pieces of flat-packed plywood that lock together like LEGO.
From National Geographic • Oct. 9, 2015
Last year, LEGO, home of the popular, traditional sex role-friendly “Friends” line, introduced a limited edition science themed “Research Institute” kit with a female paleontologist, astronomer and chemist.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2015
It’s made out from LEGO, magic, the devil, children’s dreams, children’s nightmares and an ARM processor — the type you may or may not find in your smartphone or tablet, depending on the model.
From Time • Mar. 17, 2014
The big numbers bode well for more "LEGO" films going forward from the studio.
From Reuters • Feb. 10, 2014
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