Leroy
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Leroy, who left the military to become a security guard, told police he thought he had been acting all the time on behalf of the government.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
In City's stellar side of 2017-18, Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling would finish games with white paint on their boots after being stationed high and wide.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
Leroy Craighead, 49, a business consultant from Chicago, has adopted a system for surviving on a tight client budget.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
Instead, the ball was intercepted by Washington’s Leroy Bryant.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2025
“That’s not what Leroy Herdman says,” Charlie told her.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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