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Catherine

American

[kath-er-in, kath-rin] / ˈkæθ ər ɪn, ˈkæθ rɪn /

Or Catheryn

noun

a female given name.

Catherine British

/ ˈkæθrɪn /

noun

Saint. died 307 _ad , legendary Christian martyr of Alexandria, who was tortured on a spiked wheel and beheaded

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According to ECU Associate Professor Catherine Bondonno, the protective effect associated with nitrate-rich vegetables may be related to how the body processes nitrate.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Pauken gave Person 1 a laptop and a mobile phone, which had encrypted messaging apps connected to an account with usernames Catherine and Cathy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"We finally know the truth," said Catherine Salsac, a lawyer for the boy's mother.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Catherine Kierans, the Head of the PPS Serious Crime Unit, who prosecuted the case, said McCullagh "has shown absolutely no remorse".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Elizabeth had frequently united with Jane in an endeavour to check the imprudence of Catherine and Lydia; but while they were supported by their mother’s indulgence, what chance could there be of improvement?

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

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