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Mildred

American  
[mil-drid] / ˈmɪl drɪd /

noun

  1. a female given name: from Old English words meaning “mild” and “strength.”


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“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

Born in Chicago in 1955, he is the son of Louis Marius Prevost, of French and Italian descent, and Mildred Martinez, of Spanish descent.

From BBC • May 9, 2025

Gilroy says he was reminded of parallels with a precursor film, "Mildred Pierce," which features Joan Crawford as a scrappy, working-class mother whose sacrifices go unappreciated.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2025

Cuts of that size would have “heartbreaking” consequences, CSU Chancellor Mildred García said in January.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025

“You'll be here for the White Clown tonight, and the ladies coming over?” cried Mildred.

From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury

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