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Frances

American  
[fran-sis] / ˈfræn sɪs /

noun

  1. a female given name: derived from Francis.


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Frances Tiafoe Friday night in the semifinals of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Frances Tiafoe came from two sets and a break down to beat fellow American Alex Michelsen in a thrilling comeback to reach the US Open semi-finals.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Shelton will face fellow U.S. player Frances Tiafoe in Friday’s semifinals.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

In a video accompanying the ad, Kelce could be seen rubbing shoulders with a host of famous faces, including Gigi Hadid, Frances Tiafoe, and Carmelo Anthony, while making his way through Manhattan’s famed Plaza Hotel.

From MarketWatch Sep. 7, 2026

So, okay, her expectations were high for forty-two bucks a night, but blame Frances Hodgson Burnett.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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