Adeline
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Adeline stresses the word “story” three times in one brief passage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Martin Adeline had levelled before half-time for second flight leaders Troyes before three goals in eight minutes early in the second period put Pierre Sage's side firmly in charge.
From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026
Archival investigation indicated that a Dr. Adeline Kelsey had sold them to the museum to fund the medical education of two young Japanese women at Cincinnati’s Laura Memorial Women’s Medical College.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025
Or if Gein’s rumored girlfriend, Adeline Watkins, was the cruel, gore-obsessed vixen that Suzanna Son’s performance makes her out to be.
From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2025
“You know that one lady down on Adeline I’m always talking about?”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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