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Dorothy

American  
[dawr-uh-thee, dor-] / ˈdɔr ə θi, ˈdɒr- /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Dorothea.


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Dorothy Heinrich, a researcher at the UK's University of Reading, told AFP: "In these mountain environments, the rivers can be quite narrow in areas."

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

Although Dorothy Parker tried her hand at plays and had a successful writing career in Hollywood—her screenplays included 1937’s “A Star is Born”—she excelled in briefer forms.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Perched on a hilltop, the original estate was built in 1953 by the famed architect Richard Neutra for his secretary, Dorothy Serulnic.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

The engraved silver salver bore the mark of Dorothy Mills, one of just a handful of registered female silversmiths working in the 1700s, the NT said.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

So he spent Pigeon Day at the playground with Dorothy Gruzik.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli

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