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Kate

American  
[keyt] / keɪt /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Katherine or Catherine.


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The reptiles "love it in here," said Kate Thorne, who puts mats out for various species to shelter under.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, who formerly worked in economic development at the Salt River Project, a federal utility in the Phoenix area, said she sees parallels to an earlier boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“Our margin of victory was incredible, which underscores the tremendous support for our union and the urgent need to improve our working conditions,” said Kate Levin, a USC associate professor of writing and union organizer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Kate Hogarth is only 28, but is already thinking about staying healthy later in life.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

To “satisfy” her suspicions, Ruth asked Kate to “assist her in producing the manifestations.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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