Elaine
Americannoun
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any of several women in Arthurian romance, as the daughter of King Pelles and the mother, by Lancelot, of Sir Galahad.
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a female given name, form of Helen.
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Also this week: Elaine May’s ‘A New Leaf,’ 35mm revival screenings of ‘Danger: Diabolik’ and ‘Barbarella’ and a double-bill of Eric Rohmer.
From Los Angeles Times
Elaine Gracey was told more than three years ago by her doctor that she should have a coil fitted to help with her heavy and painful periods.
From BBC
The coil was meant to be the first step in Elaine's menopause treatment, and she was desperate for help.
From BBC
Elaine, who has since been put on a different form of HRT, said her symptoms were not seen as important.
From BBC
When Jaidyn left her home last July to walk a friend part of the way home, her mum Elaine Clarke was tracking her location on her phone and thought she had stopped to talk to a friend.
From BBC
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