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Cynthia

American  
[sin-thee-uh] / ˈsɪn θi ə /

noun

  1. Artemis: so called from her birth on Mt. Cynthus, on Delos.

  2. Literary. the moon, the emblem of Artemis.

  3. a female given name.


Cynthia British  
/ ˈsɪnθɪə /

noun

  1. another name for Artemis

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Cynthia Cox, the director of KFF’s program on the ACA, said that many people—often healthy and younger individuals—are expected to ditch plans rather than pay more.

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This year, “Wicked: For Good” stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were snubbed in the lead and supporting actress categories, respectively.

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“Wicked” won two Oscars last year — production design and costume design — from 10 nominations, recognition that included picture and nods for actors Cynthia Erivo and Grande.

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Associate Professor Cynthia Bottema, a co-author of the study from the DLRC, said the advance gives breeders greater control over outcomes.

From Science Daily

The tactics in Minnesota mirror those agents have taken in Southern California, said Cynthia Santiago, a Los Angeles-based attorney, who is representing a man shot by immigration agents in Ontario.

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