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Arlene

American  
[ahr-leen] / ɑrˈlin /

noun

  1. a first name.


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Arlene Spiegel, a New York-based restaurant consultant, said that it shouldn’t come as a surprise that no chain beyond McDonald’s has succeeded at rib sandwiches, and that only a few chains have even tried.

From MarketWatch Apr. 29, 2026

In Pendine Park Care Home on the outskirts of Wrexham, Arlene Elano from the Philippines is one of hundreds of staff members from overseas.

From BBC Apr. 23, 2026

Maria’s mother warned her about Arlene, but she refuses to wallow in regret.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 17, 2026

Dick ultimately pled guilty to perverting the course of justice and was jailed, but at the time stayed silent about the car and any link with Arlene.

From BBC Feb. 23, 2026

Once the door opened for some newcomers, and he saw Arlene smiling up at him, her face puffy, the blond wig tipped over one eye.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

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