Gladys
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Knowing his love for Sinatra, Gladys told him to make the journey to Capitol Records, where his idol recorded his music.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
With his feet back on the ground at home, Jimmy remembers Gladys.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
O’Brien, in fright makeup and wig, looked like Aunt Gladys, the orange-haired witch in the horror movie “Weapons.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
"Did you think Aunt Gladys would end up here at the Oscars?" she told Variety before the gala.
From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026
Sister Gladys took time from her busy schedule to give her lessons in arithmetic.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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