Hester
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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I remember thinking her diatribe about the injustice of Hester Prynne’s shunning would segue into the cruelties Charles faced with the goal of inspiring someone to defy the blacklist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Her human, Hester Poole, is competing in the visually impaired Para-alpine skiing events.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
Early last year, Selig was recruited by officials at the Securities and Exchange Commission including Hester Peirce, a Republican commissioner dubbed “Crypto Mom,” to serve as counsel for the agency’s new crypto task force.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026
Life in remote locations, in the countryside or on islands, can be particularly challenging in the darker months, says Professor Hester Parr.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2025
Lee saw the fireball and heard through the roar in his ears Hester saying, “That’s all of ’em, Lee.”
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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