Gladys
Americannoun
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The film grossed $270 million worldwide on a $38 million budget, and Amy Madigan won an Oscar for best supporting actress for her performance as the equal-parts creepy and captivating witch Gladys.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
The 37-year-old is documenting the rise of the mighty vegetable, named Gladys, on social media, to raise money for the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance charity.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
A spokeswoman for the hospital, Gladys Baligonzaki Kajura, confirmed to AFP that Besigye had been admitted.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
The song, now considered a classic rock staple, has been covered by multiple artists including Joe Cocker, Huey Lewis, the Jackson 5, Gladys Knight & the Pips and Grand Funk Railroad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
In the absence of sisters or best-friend cousins, Gladys was fun to be around.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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