Ambrose
Americannoun
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Saint, a.d. 340?–397, bishop of Milan 374–397.
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a first name: from a Greek word meaning “immortal.”
noun
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Saint. ?340–397 ad , bishop of Milan; built up the secular power of the early Christian Church; also wrote music and Latin hymns. Feast day: Dec 7 or April 4
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Curtly (ˈkɜːtlɪ). born 1963, Antiguan cricketer; played for the West Indies 1987–2000
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“It does come with complexity, the materials, fabrication and machining,” said Ambrose.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Ambrose Attenborough Whyte was born at 23:58 BST on 8 May weighing 7lb 5oz.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Ambrose Doone also resigned as a safeguarding officer in 2024 after three years in the role due to what he claimed was the failure of the leadership to act.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
I share this anecdote with Ambrose and she dives right in, “You helped spread awareness and break down the stigma,” she says, with some gratitude I wasn’t expecting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
Didn’t you lure Ambrose Bierce to the Mexican border?”
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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