Francine
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“This traces back to gender norms in society in general that put a disproportionate share of household responsibilities and child care on women,” said Francine Blau, an economics professor at Cornell University.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025
"The devil is in the details," said Francine Lipman, a CPA and professor at UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law, specializing in tax law.
From Salon • Nov. 1, 2024
Francine Pascal, the writer who guided the prolific “Sweet Valley High” series of books, has died at 92.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024
Her mother, Francine Edmondson, read a victim impact statement outlining the difficult days that followed the crash and Janae’s resilience in dealing with the mental and physical toll.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2024
Francine cried like a baby herself, with her face all screwed up.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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