Erika
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Despite the progress since Erika Goodwin’s mother had to stop work without any protections — the Americans with Disabilities Act wasn’t yet passed — there’s still a lot of ground to make up.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
"Charlie was a beloved husband, son, brother, friend, and father," said Kirk's widow, Erika, his parents, Robert and Kathryn, and sister, Mary.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Erika Kirk was among those attending a preliminary hearing that will determine if there is enough evidence for 23-year-old Tyler Robinson to face trial over the September 2025 shooting on a Utah university campus.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
“We believe that today’s ruling violates international law, as well as the express intent of Congress,” said Erika Pinheiro, executive director of the migrant support organization Al Otro Lado, which led the legal fight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
Lawrence and Bobbette’s granddaughter Erika had gotten into Penn State after writing an admissions essay about how her greatgrandmother Henrietta’s story had inspired her to study science.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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