Patricia
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“So if this were complete lawlessness by the government, it couldn’t be stopped?” pressed Judge Patricia Millett, an Obama appointee.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
At the meeting, Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson called on the city management team to hire an independent consultant to review the Community and Economic Development Department, which includes the code enforcement division.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
I actually was working with Patricia Arquette, she directed me in a film called “Gonzo Girl.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
"Your position is this can't be stopped in court?" asked Judge Patricia Millett, an appointee of president Barack Obama.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Patricia carried stacks of papers to all-night copy shops near Harvard, different shops on different nights, always glancing nervously over her shoulder before entering.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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