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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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The study's co-authors included postdoctoral researchers Jordan Kueneman and Katherine Odanaka, undergraduate students Steve Hoge '24 and Cassidy Dobler '26, and lab technician Rachel Fordyce.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

She was the teenage sensation who quickly became the first name on the teamsheet, and in 2024 she overtook legendary fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt to become England's leading T20 wicket-taker.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Newhouse is also survived by another son, Michael, daughter Katherine Mele and grandchildren.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Annie, a recent divorcée and, at best, a casual Boy Talk follower as a teenager, reluctantly agreed to accompany her younger sister, Katherine, on the cruise.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“Oh, Jonah, that’s not the way to look at this,” Mom protested, at the same time that Katherine said, “Oh, could I go to the conference with you? That’d be great!”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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