Sarah
Americannoun
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the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. Genesis 17:15–22.
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a female given name.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Sarah
From Late Latin Sarra, from Greek Sárra, from Hebrew śārāh “princess”
Example Sentences
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The fest will feature a star-studded, all-women lineup including Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Mitski, Doechii and special guests Karen O, Sarah McLachlan and Stevie Nicks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
"No artist should face criminal punishment for creating work that challenges official narratives or encourages critical reflection on history," Amnesty International's China Director Sarah Brooks said on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Arbitrator Sarah Miller Espinosa did not mince words.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
The Washington Post didn’t have good and sufficient cause to terminate Attiah in September, arbitrator Sarah Miller Espinosa wrote in her decision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Despite Franklin’s request, Sarah Taylor didn’t want to lose contact with Leila and Frankie.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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