Mildred
Americannoun
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But Yank’s sense of dignity proves as fragile as a candle flame; it’s instantly snuffed out when Mildred appears and reviles him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
In order to bypass any potential disapproval from their landlords, George and Mildred Roper, who also got their own spin-off TV series, the two women claim their flatmate Robin is gay.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Mildred Barreto, a 66-year-old cleaner, still calls him "comandante," meaning commander.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Veda’s conflicts with Mildred feel like the beginning of what would become the generation gap between the kids born into the plenty of American post-war life and their hardworking parents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
“You don’t think they’re being too hard on her?” says Aunt Mildred.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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