Minna
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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How she contends with her fear—and how that fear actually drives her to surf the biggest waves in the world—separates director Minna Dufton’s documentary from other competition movies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
James is survived by his wife, Minna, son, Charlie, and daughter-in-law, Alicia.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025
“We know how Ybor gets,” said Minna Cohen, a 23-year-old recent University of Tampa graduate.
From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2023
Ms Griffith was partway through feeding another baby and could not immediately assist, so called nursing colleague Minna Lappalainen in to help.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2023
Maya-Jade, riding to the courthouse in the Shady Glen van alongside Julio, Leyla, Minna, and Sid, is also trying to be brave, though it’s hard.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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