Our Lady
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Our Lady
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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Ahead of the first-round vote earlier this month, Bolsonaro fiercely denied a rumor that he planned to demote Brazil's beloved patron saint, Our Lady of Aparecida, if elected.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
The furore erupted after media reports that figures in the Catholic Church were concerned about the future status of the saint, Our Lady of Aparecida.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Cynthia Rios is a parishioner at Our Lady of Victory in East Los Angeles who stopped attending her regular 1 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
During recent masses, the most devout attended the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the baroque Metropolitan Cathedral wearing green national jerseys.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Seaward has a big stone entrance and all those perfectly planted begonias like the ones at Our Lady Queen of Peace on Southern Boulevard.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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