Baruch

American

[bair-uhk, buh-rook] / ˈbɛər ək, bəˈruk /

noun

Bible. the amanuensis and friend of Jeremiah and nominal author of the book of Baruch in the Apocrypha.
Bernard Mannes 1870–1965, U.S. statesman and financier.
a first name.

Baruch British

/ ˈbɛərʊk, ˈbɑː- /

noun

Bible
1. a disciple of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 32–36)
2. the book of the Apocrypha said to have been written by him

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The other three bodies have been identified as Tamir Nimrodi, 20, Eitan Levy, 53, and Uriel Baruch, 35, the Hostages Families Forum said.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

“The New York economy is doing a little better than expected three or four months ago, but it’s not rosy,” said Edward Malco, professor of finance at Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 11, 2025

But now, the organization needs help to recover from the theft, Baruch said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

Baruch said that contributions of any amount would be invaluable.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

“Whichever way we go, Baruch will find us.”

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

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