Patricia
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Patricia Cornwell was employing DNA a decade before “CSI.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
"After more than five years of litigating against Chris Brown, we are thrilled that we were able to get justice for our client, Patricia," he said.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Patricia Pierrot said she had stopped taking the bus entirely, calling it "too stifling".
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
Hundreds of years later, when Wyck and Patricia dig up his coffin, they find him inside, very much alive but lacking sufficient answers.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026
Patricia came over and gave me a hug.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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