Harriet
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Ricky Ricardo on “I Love Lucy” had an accent, but Ricky and Lucy were as American as Ozzie and Harriet Nelson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Whistleblower Jack Hawkins - whose daughter Harriet was stillborn - said he understood the sentiment, but questioned whether Parliament was the right forum for further inquiries.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
I’ve started deploying it in my everyday life: This rest stop coffee isn’t quality; This devastating WSJ series about youth sports by Harriet Ryan is quality; Tadej Pogacar pedaling the Alps is quality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Watch the best shots from day one of Wimbledon 2026 featuring defending champion Jannik Sinner and Great Britain's Cameron Norrie and Harriet Dart.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
A bell jangled when Harriet pulled the gold doorknob.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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