Cape Ann, a rocky, scenic peninsula in northeastern Massachusetts, extending into the Atlantic Ocean.
a first name, form of Anna.
annals.
annuity.
years.
From the Latin word annī
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The MP who succeeded Ann Widdecombe has called for a memorial to the 78-year-old to be installed in Parliament.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
However, it began on a sombre note with Sir Keir paying tribute to former MP Ann Widdecombe.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The majority of the papers are dominated by the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, which is now being led by counter terrorism police.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Former Conservative Minister Ann Widdecombe was found dead in her home last week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
“You should be in school,” Lou Ann sighs.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
Mr. Jeames, of Bristoll, holdeth 100li per ann. of the same tenure wthin the forrest.
From The Forest of Dean An Historical and Descriptive Account by Nicholls, H. G. (Henry George)
"That's she, back there upon the pony." said Mary- ann. "wi' her face a-covered up in that black cloth with holes in it."
From Far from the Madding Crowd by Hardy, Thomas
Edward Smith gave 20l. per ann. to the poor, in 1612, and also erected the pulpit.
From An History of Birmingham (1783) by Hutton, William
For some years Mr. Laboire, the pastor, toward his support was 'allowed a yearly sallary of twenty pounds per ann. out of ye Revenue of this Province.'
From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 2, August, 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy by Various
Quantity cleared of wood, 16,624 Ditto, sown with wheat, 7,118 Last ann. increase 2,165 Ditto, sown with barley, maize, etc.
From A Voyage to Terra Australis — Volume 2 by Flinders, Matthew
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