Mildred
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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In order to bypass any potential disapproval from their landlords, George and Mildred Roper, who also got their own spin-off TV series, the two women claim their flatmate Robin is gay.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Mildred Barreto, a 66-year-old cleaner, still calls him "comandante," meaning commander.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Both Mildred Pierce and Emma Harte build their wealth by remaining clear-eyed as to what men can do for them financially as opposed to romantically.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
“The higher education compensation landscape is evolving, and we must keep pace to attract and retain a skilled, diverse, and engaged workforce,” CSU Chancellor Mildred García said at a committee meeting Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
Mildred, God bless her, had missed a few.
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
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