Rollo

American

[rol-oh] / ˈrɒl oʊ /

noun

Also called Rolf the Ganger. Also called Rolf, Roy, Hrolf. a.d. c860–931?, Norse chieftain: 1st duke of Normandy 911?.
a male given name, form of Rolf.

Rollo British

/ ˈrɒləʊ /

noun

Also: Rolf. Rolf the Ganger. ?860–?930 _ad , Norse war leader who received from Charles the Simple a fief that formed the basis of the duchy of Normandy

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According to Dr Stuart Rollo, a research fellow at the University of Sydney's Centre for International Security Studies, the sanctions have two primary goals.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

Rollo said that the amount is “consistent with sentencing guidelines for first-time, non-aggravated offenses in this jurisdiction.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025

“We want a change, we want everything to improve,” Amilcar Rollo said beside his brother, Gabriel.

From Washington Times • Nov. 19, 2023

Rollo Santucci, another Rolling Fork resident, was sitting in the living room when he heard the tornado coming and ran to a closet with his wife and dog.

From Washington Post • Mar. 26, 2023

“You said it, not me,” Rollo said smugly.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier

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