Emily
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Birdwatcher Emily Askew, 28, from Skegness, Lincolnshire, said: "I think we are just trying to connect to the outside world and Gen Z'ers are generally very caring about the environment."
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck, discuss Emily’s reporting from the conference, and the way capitalists have adapted to thrive amid the unpredictability of this administration.
From Slate • May 9, 2026
“It’s a reaction to a trend that has reached its practical limits,” said Emily Oster, an economist at Brown University who researches parenting.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Clarke pitched for the opposing team, the Texas Tailgaters, one of five squads created by Bananas founders Jesse and Emily Cole that serve as touring partners to face the yellow-clad star attraction.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
At the end of class, Erica calls me a fellow Emily Dickinson fan, but I’m not sure I am, really.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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