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Catherine

American  
[kath-er-in, kath-rin] / ˈkæθ ər ɪn, ˈkæθ rɪn /
Or Catheryn

noun

  1. a female given name.


Catherine British  
/ ˈkæθrɪn /

noun

  1. Saint. died 307 ad , legendary Christian martyr of Alexandria, who was tortured on a spiked wheel and beheaded

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At the end of their visit they also stopped to spend 25 minutes in the heavy rain chatting to well-wishers, with Catherine giving high-fives and hugs and William posing for selfies.

From BBC

“This transaction will both enhance the Group’s growth trajectory and reduce our risk profile, providing more visibility on future earnings,” Catherine MacGregor, Engie’s chief executive, said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Gen X is living in the perfect storm for their retirement and overall wealth building,” said Catherine Collinson, CEO and president of Transamerica Institute and its Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.

From MarketWatch

Catherine Gemmell, from the Marine Conservation Society said: "Once someone releases a balloon, no matter where they've released it, it could be travelling anywhere."

From BBC

The honor was bestowed on her by Prince William, who attended with his wife, Princess Catherine.

From Los Angeles Times