Ursula
Americannoun
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Saint, a legendary British princess who, with 11,000 virgins, is said to have been martyred by the Huns at Cologne.
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a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “bear.”
noun
Example Sentences
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The agreement foresees a phased lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil exports as well as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, something European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said should happen immediately.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
The compound, known by researchers as "Compound 10," is the result of nearly two decades of work led by Ursula Quitterer, Professor of Molecular Pharmacology at ETH Zurich.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has told Hungary's new prime minister that billions of euros in EU funding are to be unlocked subject to his government pushing through a raft of "long-overdue reforms".
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Pamela Price was recalled in 2024 and replaced by Ursula Jones Dickson, who quickly undid many of Price’s signature policies.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Ursula Granger had given birth to a boy named Archy, who later died.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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