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Gretchen

American  
[grech-uhn, greyt-shuhn] / ˈgrɛtʃ ən, ˈgreɪt ʃən /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Margaret.


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The 20-year-old woman was taken to the hospital, but sheriff’s spokesperson Gretchen Spiker said she was expected to survive.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

He ran for Michigan governor in 2018, but he lost the Democratic nomination to Gretchen Whitmer, who went on to serve for two terms.

From Slate Apr. 29, 2026

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she was tracking the incident.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 12, 2026

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer condemned what she called the "heartbreaking" attack.

From Barron's Mar. 12, 2026

“Yes, I do. I have to tell you. My father and Gretchen Silver and even—in time—Tina will understand what happened to me, but you, Connor, are the only one who recognizes it.”

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg

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