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Emma

1 American  
[em-uh] / ˈɛm ə /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Erma.


Emma 2 American  
[em-uh] / ˈɛm ə /

noun

  1. a novel (1815) by Jane Austen.


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"These e-bikes are blighting communities, they're making it unsafe for people to live - so we're taking action," said Supt Emma Fox, who oversees the raids.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Emma Urrutia, right, styles Kayla Reynoso’s hair, middle, as Angelica Reynosa puts on hair spray, left.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026

Emma Whitting, senior coroner for Bedfordshire and Luton, said there was a risk of further deaths unless the National Lottery draw was covered by GAMSTOP.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

But its oncology comeback began under his predecessor, Emma Walmsley.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

“You must tell Emma that her manners make me feel like an old lady. Which I’m not. I’m young and very hip, despite the gaggle of children running around here.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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