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Carolyn

American  
[kar-uh-lin] / ˈkær ə lɪn /

noun

  1. a female given name.


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Graduate students Carolyn Dundes and Rayyan Jokhai are co-first authors of the research.

From Science Daily Sep. 21, 2026

On Monday, Carolyn Tucker got a call from ADT around 3:30 a.m., telling her that the alarm went off at her clothing boutique Newhall’s historic downtown.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

Then there was Carolyn, a community worker of 35 years experience.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

Company president Carolyn Carlson told AFP: "The voter file records provided and delivered by Data-Clear did not contain an individual voter's citizenship status."

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

Carolyn Malone was half running up the road, clutching a large book to her chest.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper

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