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Catherine

Or Cath·er·yn

[kath-er-in, kath-rin]

noun

  1. a female given name.



Catherine

/ 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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When Catherine Duncan’s mother-in-law was dying of pancreatic cancer years ago, she was anxious, scared and deeply sad.

The group includes Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto from Nevada, where gambling has been regulated by the state for a century, and Republican John Curtis from Utah, where gambling is banned.

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The group includes Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto from Nevada, where gambling has been regulated by the state for a century, and Republican John Curtis from Utah, where gambling is banned.

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The prince has seemingly had a change of heart in relation to the hobby, which Catherine, Princess of Wales, has previously spoken about enjoying herself.

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Retail analyst Catherine Shuttleworth says holding out could be risky if you want a particular item, with higher costs for shops this year meaning they are less likely to have surplus stock.

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