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Irene

[ahy-ree-nee, ahy-reen, ahy-ree-nee]

noun

  1. Classical Mythology.,  one of the Horae, the personification of peace.

  2. Also Irena A female given name.



Irene

/ aɪˈriːnɪ /

noun

  1. ?752–803 ad , Byzantine ruler (780–90, 792–97, joint ruler with her son Constantine VI; 797–802). She is venerated as a saint in the Greek Orthodox Church

  2. Greek myth the goddess of peace

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Prof Irene Tracey, Oxford's vice-chancellor, said the institution was "honoured" to be top-ranked for a 10th year.

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“Our hearts are broken for the victims and their families,” LDS spokesperson Irene Caso said in a statement, adding that the church is cooperating fully with law enforcement.

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Pochos co-owner Irene Acosta grew up with her parents and siblings on the “Mexican side” of Chicago, part of a first- and second-generation thriving in the local restaurant industry.

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“In 2024, I got to be a go-go dancer for DJ Irene’s birthday party at the Mayan,” Champagne recalled.

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“I felt like that was full circle for me because I had gone to the Mayan for house music as well. I had been a fan of DJ Irene since the ‘90s.

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Ireland, Republic ofirenic