Vivian
Americannoun
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Arthurian Legend. Also Vivien an enchantress, the mistress of Merlin: known as the Lady of the Lake.
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Also Vivien, Vivienne a male or female given name: from a Latin word meaning “alive.”
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Example Sentences
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Vivian Lam, a finance worker in her 40s who calls gold a "scarce resource", said she had not expected to see such a dramatic surge.
From Barron's
USC maintained control by scoring nine points to start the second quarter before a foul on Vivian Iwuchukwu sent Purdue forward Lana McCarthy to the free-throw line, where she recorded the Boilermakers’ first points of the period.
From Los Angeles Times
Vivian Motzfeldt, Greenland’s foreign minister, told reporters after the meeting that she wants to strengthen the island’s ties with the United States.
From Los Angeles Times
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greenland Vivian Motzfeldt said the territory was open to greater co-operation with the US but also opposed a takeover.
From BBC
Greenland's top diplomat Vivian Motzfeldt will join the talks.
From Barron's
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