Irene
Americannoun
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Classical Mythology. one of the Horae, the personification of peace.
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Also Irena A female given name.
noun
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?752–803 ad , Byzantine ruler (780–90, 792–97, joint ruler with her son Constantine VI; 797–802). She is venerated as a saint in the Greek Orthodox Church
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Greek myth the goddess of peace
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Rachel did not even know her dad had married Irene until she saw the wedding photo.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
"We need to see concrete priorities coming out of the negotiations. But unfortunately, this is not the case yet," Irene Wabiwa from Greenpeace International told reporters on Thursday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
His chart run continued through the end of the decade, and he sang a memorable duet with Irene Cara, “Love Survives,” for the 1989 film “All Dogs Go To Heaven.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
“It’s a good excuse to go shopping,” said Irene McAllister.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Irene stood on the landing outside the bathroom, shock scrawled across her face.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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