Leah
Americannoun
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Also Lia (in the Bible) the first wife of Jacob.
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a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “weary.”
noun
Example Sentences
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“The defining story of this Saturday’s mobilization is not just how many people are protesting — but where they are protesting,” Leah Greenberg, co-founder of Indivisible, said during the press briefing.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
Her partner initially came to her rescue and alerted the emergency services, setting in motion a huge operation to help Leah who had landed in a gorge of the River Llech.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Leah and her partner Anthony had gone for a walk with her family's dogs last autumn in Waterfall Country - somewhere they had visited before but on a different route.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
“We are seeing a strong booking environment characterized by robust demand across our products, from both repeat guests and new-to-brand customers,” said Chief Financial Officer Leah Talactac.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
Three strong men burst out of the house to hustle Leah inside.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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