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Emma

1 American  
[em-uh] / ˈɛm ə /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Erma.


Emma 2 American  
[em-uh] / ˈɛm ə /

noun

  1. a novel (1815) by Jane Austen.


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Det Ch Sup Emma Bond, who leads policing in the area, said those arrested risked a criminal record, and called on parents and guardians "to take responsibility" for knowing where their children were.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Emma Thomas, Nolan’s producing partner and wife, later recalled that the last time that had happened was with Heath Ledger on “The Dark Knight.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The deal was rejected by the government in June, with then-environment secretary Emma Reynolds saying it did not do enough for consumers or the environment.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

“The Odyssey” was produced by Nolan and his wife and producing partner Emma Thomas for their company, Syncopy, and had a production budget of about $200 million to $250 million.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

I stand a little taller when Emma calls me her friend.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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