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Emmeline

American  
[em-uh-leen, -lahyn] / ˈɛm əˌlin, -ˌlaɪn /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Amelia.


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Other luminaries, such as the educational reformer Emily Davies and the suffragist Emmeline Pankhurst, actually step out from the background chatter to become major players.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

The idea to take action to improve the lives of California’s foster children initially came to Bale when his daughter, Emmeline Bale, was just 3 years old in the early 2000s.

From MarketWatch Feb. 19, 2026

Professor of criminology Emmeline Taylor, who gave evidence to the inquiry, said the committee recommendations are "far-reaching" and understand the multiple root causes of shop theft.

From BBC Nov. 4, 2024

The great-granddaughter of Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst is calling for more female MPs in the House of Commons.

From BBC Mar. 8, 2024

Of course, women from Elizabeth I to Emmeline Pankhurst have from time to time given blistering speeches.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

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