Hilary
Americannoun
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Also Hilaire a male or female given name: from a Latin word meaning “cheerful.”
Example Sentences
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The Secretary of State Hilary Benn has defended the UK Government's response to the home heating oil price crisis.
From BBC
Hilary Knight and Hannah Bilka, two of the stars of Team USA's gold medal winning women's ice hockey squad, were ready for their closeup on the Oscars red carpet.
From Barron's
The review was triggered following the publication of a major report into children's gender care by Dr Hilary Cass in April 2024, which said "remarkably weak evidence" on medical interventions was letting children down.
From BBC
A little banter ensues, making way for the real surprise guests: fellow Olympic hockey champions Megan Keller and team captain Hilary Knight.
From Salon
But the reaction to the Hughes brothers was topped considerably in audience reaction by women’s team players Hilary Knight and Megan Keller, who came on stage.
From Los Angeles Times
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