Cornelia
Americannoun
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flourished 2nd century b.c., Roman matron: mother of Gaius and Tiberius Gracchus.
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flourished 1st century b.c., first wife of Julius Caesar 83–67?.
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a female given name.
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But in a Reuters video last month, co-founder Cornelia Weinzierl said that with teleoperation, the robots can do anything from changing bed sheets to scrubbing the toilet.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
He knows that Cornelia, in marrying Ludlow, will likely give up painting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Among the hotspots Thursday were the "Bus Stop Cafe" in the West Village, which Swift is known to have visited, and nearby Cornelia Street which lends its name to the hit song.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
In 2023, the comedian and actor married creative executive Jennifer Herrera and adopted her young daughter, Cornelia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
“Mary Willis, your daddy wants Will to go to Cornelia next week,” he began.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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