Example Sentences
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His mother, Lavern Rushin, became his most vocal supporter.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 30, 2022
Rushin’s mother, Lavern, said that much of the support came from the autism community and people involved in the Black Lives Matter movement.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 10, 2020
I don’t have a wrapped gift for Mrs. Lavern.
From Slate ● Apr. 26, 2019
Lavern Jaros, director of the Division of Aging and Disability Services, said about $346,000 in county levy will go toward the program in 2018.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2017
“A 34 percent cut — that almost closes our doors,” said Lavern Scott, the executive director of Curley’s House, a food bank based in Miami that serves people in some of the poorest neighborhoods.
From New York Times ● Feb. 24, 2012
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