Loretta
[luh-ret-uh, law-, loh-]
- a female given name, form of Laura.
Also Lo·rette [luh-ret, law-, loh-] /ləˈrɛt, lɔ-, loʊ-/.
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Examples from the Web for loretta
Contemporary Examples
Senate Democrats face a choice: pushing through AG nominee Loretta Lynch, or filling 231 executive-branch vacancies.
State Senator Loretta Weinberg, who co-sponsored the New Jersey legislation, appeared on MSNBC with an offer to repeal the law.
Here Come the Smart Guns: Will New Jersey Soon Have to Sell Safer Guns?Brandy Zadrozny
September 23, 2014
“The United States v. Hector Monsegur,” Judge Loretta Preska said.
What a group: Oprah Winfrey, Gloria Steinem, and Loretta Lynn were among the 16 recipients of the prestigious Medal of Freedom.
Video Highlights From the Medal of Freedom CeremonyNovember 20, 2013
Here are the highlights: the speeches about President Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Gloria Steinem, Loretta Lynn, and Ben Bradlee.
Video Highlights From the Medal of Freedom CeremonyNovember 20, 2013
Historical Examples
Loretta took a run and jump into the heaving mass of the gentler Division.
Ade's FablesGeorge Ade
Loretta was marooned so far from the Live Ones that she couldn't wig-wag for Help.
Ade's FablesGeorge Ade
The doctor and I have been giving Loretta Higgins's nerves our most careful consideration.
Dear EnemyJean Webster
Even in the case of Loretta Higgins he found something pleasant to say.
Dear EnemyJean Webster
This lady lived with the Queen of Spain, and was called Loretta.
The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. II. (of V.)Margaret, Queen Of Navarre