Wendy
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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It’s fascinating to watch Jack and Wendy jealously yank the power balance back and forth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
At the dinner table, Wendy looks and acts more like one of the kids than their potential stepmother, especially when she makes Jack promise to make pancakes in the morning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
On CNN a former assistant, Wendy Brokaw, said it’s true Dolly had “the biggest heart,” but “she was also really wise”—meaning she could look you in the eye and quickly take your measure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
“Every perinatal mental-health disorder is temporary and treatable, no matter what the symptoms,” Wendy Davis, the president and CEO of Postpartum Support International, told me.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Alexia wanted to be with Katie, Wendy, Natalie, and Heather, but Mr. Terupt didn’t go for that.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
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