Linda
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The Swedes won the first encounter in Gothenburg thanks to teenager Pia Sundhage's strike, but Linda Curl's goal settled the second in England's favour at Luton Town's Kenilworth Road.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
The series begins as their grandmother is dying, and at Linda’s command, they rush out to buy her a present — Linda is trying to squeeze in an “early birthday” before her mother passes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Richard Eggerman, who turned 80 this year, and his wife, Linda, 78, welcome the discussion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
His second wife, played by Linda Cardellini, has done what she can to “fix” Floyd, but his dreams don’t lie along manhood’s traditional path.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
So Darryl didn't have to do that funny-sounding laugh he always does whenever he's asked if he'd date Ms. Linda.
From "Sunny" by Jason Reynolds
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