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Debra

American  
[deb-ruh] / ˈdɛb rə /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Deborah.


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Bonda also volunteered at a mobile library project started by expat Debra Blake and Carol Woodruff, who splits time between Southern California and Baja.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

Debra Matlock, who runs the Los Feliz Improvement Assn., said Raman’s office responds quickly to problems in the community but lacks the kind of warm bedside manner that politicians use to endear themselves with constituents.

From Los Angeles Times May 26, 2026

“I want to say it was the happiest day of my life, but I have two children,” said Debra Schiff, 69, a bird-watcher, while admiring a turtle at the lagoon.

From The Wall Street Journal May 16, 2026

She worked very closely with occupational therapist Debra Jones who helped her to regain her independence after treatment.

From BBC Mar. 16, 2026

Before the opening of the conference, the delegates assembled at the tiny town of Debra Zaid.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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