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Linda

American  
[lin-duh] / ˈlɪn də /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Spanish word meaning “pretty.”


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San Clemente is a possible Southern Section Division 1 playoff team if it keeps winning with its challenging schedule that has games later this season against Murrieta Valley, Yorba Linda and Mission Viejo.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

When the Williams sisters last played on Ashe four years ago, they suffered a straight-set defeat by Czech pair Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova in the first round.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

But what got my attention is Linda Cardellini’s casting as his mother, Pamela Voorhees, which at least hints that the people involved are trying to take this seriously.

From Salon Sep. 4, 2026

One such location, the city of Loma Linda, Calif., has a large population of Seventh-day Adventists, who are principally vegetarian, abstain from alcohol and tobacco, have close-knit social networks and exercise regularly.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

“I happened to be in the office when your mother called yesterday morning to excuse your absence. Linda McDaniels shared the details. We’re all so glad that you’re all right.”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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