Borden
Americannoun
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Gail, 1801–74, U.S. inventor: developed technique for condensing milk.
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Lizzie (Andrew), 1860–1927, defendant in U.S. 1893 trial: acquitted of ax murder of father and stepmother.
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Sir Robert Laird 1854–1937, Canadian statesman: prime minister 1911–20.
Example Sentences
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Borden, it has long stressed that congressional action under this clause “could not be questioned in a judicial tribunal.”
From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026
Ashley Borden, a strength coach, tells her clients that strong butt muscles are “bulletproofing your body against a Dad Bod.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
“The Grinch meal captured fans’ attention, a true testament to the power of the McDonald’s brand with the right marketing execution,” said McDonald’s Chief Financial Officer Ian Borden during a February earnings call.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 25, 2026
“Conditions in California City are horrific,” said Tess Borden, a lawyer with the Prison Law Office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2025
I'm not thinking about Sheila Borden, or about her dad—call number fifty-nine.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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