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Laurie

American  
[lawr-ee] / ˌlɔr i /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Laura.

  2. a male given name, form of Lawrence.


Example Sentences

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Laurie David, an environmental activist and documentary filmmaker who was a close friend of the couple, wrote on Threads that “Rob & Michele — always referred to as Rob & Michele — were an extraordinary couple who worked side by side to make the world a safer, fairer and more just society.”

From Los Angeles Times

Art Pepper’s “Straight Life” was compiled from tapes and interviews with him by his wife Laurie.

From The Wall Street Journal

In his reply to Farage explaining his decision not to launch an investigation, Sir Laurie said: "It is not within my remit to consider the collective actions of government departments or individuals other than ministers."

From BBC

Pantone Color Institute Vice President Laurie Pressman compared Cloud Dancer to a “blank canvas,” saying it “signifies our desire for a fresh start.”

From Salon

Prior to Siddiq's resignation from the British government, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's independent ethics adviser Sir Laurie Magnus said he had not found "evidence of improprieties" following an investigation.

From BBC