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
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
However, residents of Alma al-Shaab, a town in the Tyre district, were forced to evacuate last week under Israeli orders, the reason for which remains unclear.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
Alma White, whose 18-year-old autistic son Caleb is about to leave school, said young people with SEN were "being failed".
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
Ava went into a beauty supply store in another part of the shopping center, leaving Benji and Alma alone.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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