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Candace

American  
[kan-dis, kan-duh-see, kan-dey-see] / ˈkæn dɪs, ˈkæn dəˌsi, kænˈdeɪ si /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “glowing.”


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The department shares jurisdiction of Sunset Cliffs with the San Diego Police Department and rangers with the city Department of Parks and Recreation, said Candace Hadley, Fire-Rescue public information officer.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

The San Diego Fire Department was near the scene, responding to a brush fire “next to the plane crash area,” said Candace Hadley, a spokesperson for the fire department.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

But a warranted apology from Candace Owens does not redeem her.

From Salon May 23, 2026

Same with Candace Owens, or Milo Yiannopoulos, or other characters like that.

From Slate May 7, 2026

Dad gives us his patented “behave” look and waves to Candace.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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