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Milly

American  
[mil-ee] / ˈmɪl i /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Milicent or Mildred.


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The £31m hospitals inquiry was launched in 2020 in the wake of deaths linked to infections, including 10-year-old Milly Main.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

It was prompted by concern about patient safety following a series of infections and several deaths, including that of 10-year-old Milly Main.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

The investigation was prompted by concern about patient safety following a series of infections and several deaths including that of 10-year-old Milly Main.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Milly Main had a successful stem cell transplant in July 2017 while in remission from leukaemia.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

“Actually, it’s more of a question. Doesn’t this Mrs. Gilbert have a maid to walk her dog for her? Oh, wait. I get it. Piper Milly is her maid!”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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