Oona
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The trailer for James Cameron’s ‘Avatar 3’ introduces viewers to the Ash People and their leader, Varang, played by Oona Chaplin.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025
There’s chef Oona Tempest, who opened up about the challenges she faced as a white female chef breaking into the industry.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2025
Oona Doherty’s “Navy Blue,” from 2022, is one, and the feelings it effectively expresses are those of the lucky: dread, helplessness, guilt.
From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2024
There were flashes from Pedro Martinez Losa's side but so far there's been no response to Oona Sevenius' opener.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2024
The two dummies looked exactly like Patrick and Oona Daley did in their wedding portrait.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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