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Emily

American  
[em-uh-lee] / ˈɛm ə li /
Or Emilie

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “industrious.”


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The event starts at 18:15 and features a talk by astrophysicist Dr Emily Brunsden.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

But as he aggressively attacks his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and her father, Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno, Miller’s behavior is as bizarre as it is unsettling.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2026

In the spirit of Zeus’ law to be generous toward guests, I’m honored to welcome classics professor Emily Wilson to the land of film criticism.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

But hours later, Republican Senator Bernie Moreno -- Emily Moreno's father and Miller's former father-in-law -- publicly called for him to leave Congress.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

“I don’t know. Maybe hearing the name Emily over and over again.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

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