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Katherine

American  
[kath-er-in, kath-rin] / ˈkæθ ər ɪn, ˈkæθ rɪn /
Also Katharine,

noun

  1. a female given name: from the Greek word meaning “pure.”


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Out of seven drama supporting actress slots, four went to “The Pitt,” including nods for Taylor Dearden, Fiona Dourif, newcomer Sepideh Moafi and last year’s winner Katherine LaNasa.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

It’s hard to believe that “The Pitt” earned a mere 13 nominations for its first season, winning for series, casting and for actors Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa and Shawn Hatosy.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

“After raising their kids in this home, Katherine and Josh decided to move into their newly restored farmhouse within the area, starting a new chapter for their family as their children get older,” he reveals.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

“He was horrified by the squalor in Brazil near factories,” recalled Katherine Utley, one of his sisters.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

“First we’ve got to ride all the way over there,” Katherine complained.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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