Elaine
Americannoun
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any of several women in Arthurian romance, as the daughter of King Pelles and the mother, by Lancelot, of Sir Galahad.
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a female given name, form of Helen.
Example Sentences
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Elaine Ling splits her time between New York and California, but wherever she is and needs a coffee, she doesn't visit a Starbucks.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and his wife Elaine are also part of the buying group.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
But Bryan Baum, founder of the venture capital firm K5 Sports, which Bezos is using to invest in Liverpool, is set to become an Anfield board member, alongside Saverin's wife Elaine.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Bhatia, Elaine Saverin and Baum are all set to join Liverpool’s board following the deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
"Or where he’s put things," called Elaine from the kitchen.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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