Alma
Americannoun
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a town in southeastern Quebec, in southeastern Canada.
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a first name: from a Latin word meaning “kind.”
Example Sentences
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For the last 11 years, Alma Valencia has been her mom’s caregiver.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
Alma and Caleb White have spoken a number of times about the need for a plan to help young people with SEN move into further education or training.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
When Alma and Bryan Canton bought a newly built home in Reno, Nev., earlier this month, the builder gave them a concession that they used to reduce their mortgage rate to 5.7%, Alma Canton said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
In the corner of the final gallery is an Alma Thomas painting that usually hangs in Harris Norton’s kitchen.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
Alma smiled, though Freebie almost knocked her over.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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