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Delia

American  
[deel-yuh] / ˈdil yə /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Cordelia.


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After becoming concerned about the potential impact of this, Delia started campaigning for a safe place for cancer patients and those with weakened immune systems to wait before receiving treatment.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

It was introduced in the House in September by Rep. Delia Ramirez, a Democrat from Illinois.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Rep. Delia Ramirez called Fine’s post “despicable, hateful and dangerous.”

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

She reprised her role as Delia Deetz in the 2024 sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

“I told you we should’ve left her behind,” Delia told Velia.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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