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Kathleen

American  
[kath-leen, kath-leen] / kæθˈlin, ˈkæθ lin /
Also Kathlene,

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Katherine.


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"If you do conquer all the technical hurdles, there's still the economic aspect, and it's just not financially reasonable at this point in time," Kathleen Curlee, a space analyst at Georgetown University, told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, the oldest living member of the Kennedy dynasty, has already secured an offer for her quaint Cape Cod home—just days after listing the property for $1.59 million.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

But the suit against the IRS was in court and the judge in the case, Kathleen Williams, didn’t know what to make of it.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Lucasfilm is also under new leadership, as veterans Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan are now co-presidents after George Lucas’ handpicked successor, Kathleen Kennedy, stepped down this year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Mam says she can now pay off the few pounds she owes at Kathleen O’Connell’s shop and she can pay back what she owes her own mother.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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