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Abby

American  
[ab-ee] / ˈæb i /

noun

  1. a first name, form of Abigail.


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Her search led her to two mental-health-specific bots called Abby and Ash.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Before I let you go, in the show, one of the celebrity clients Abby is dealing with is Austin Blanchett, Cate Blanchett’s fictional nephew.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

Abby Miller Levy thinks a lot about what really pays off in healthcare.

From Barron's May 21, 2026

Jade, Faye’s assistant, has invited a rival author, Abby Schuss, to spice up a real-life plot that Jade can use in a novel she’s secretly planning.

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2026

Abby closed her mouth, blinking at him through her tears.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

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