Patricia
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"He's collecting votes from left to right, like Pac‑Man," said Patricia Zarate of the Institute of Peruvian Studies.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
That Russell was a beloved son, brother, friend and coworker comes through fiercely in Patricia E. Gillespie’s film, as does the utterly bewildered state in which Russell’s action left his family, friends and colleagues.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Patricia Eddings, an expert in trace evidence, is short, with fiery red hair and a cheery Mississippi drawl.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Ana Patricia, a 72-year-old retired lawyer, told the BBC that despite government censorship, everyone is trying to follow the process.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Daniel and Patricia, arm in arm, stepped into the sunlight.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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