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Frances

American  
[fran-sis] / ˈfræn sɪs /

noun

  1. a female given name: derived from Francis.


Example Sentences

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Seward was intensely ambitious and gregarious, and “fled family life,” once writing to Frances, “I could not be well or happy at home.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Frances Hughes, co-founder of online wholesale marketplace Starch, said there’s no question that gourmet sweet treats are still in vogue.

From Los Angeles Times

Hollywood took note of actress Frances McDormand’s 2018 Oscar acceptance speech calling for an “inclusion rider” to demand diversity in casting and crew.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Everyone is very excited when they get these cookies,” said Frances McGee, a longtime Delta flight attendant who said people sometimes ask her for Biscoffs when they spot her in her uniform outside of work.

From The Wall Street Journal

The co-stars discuss their new Prime Video psychological thriller series based on Michelle Frances’ book, why it felt cathartic to channel anger and the open-ended finale.

From Los Angeles Times