Paula

[ paw-luh ]

/ ˈpɔ lə /

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noun

a female given name: derived from Paul.

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How to use Paula in a sentence

Perhaps, in a later episode, we’ll see Paula turn into something harder than a baby lamb.
‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’ shows there are limits to how much we can (or should) rehab ’90s tabloid figures|Inkoo Kang|September 1, 2021|Washington Post
When the prospect of settling Paula’s lawsuit comes up, Bill nixes the idea for fear of crossing Hillary.
Impeachment: American Crime Story Frames the Clinton Scandal as a Case of Women Sabotaging Women. Is That Really So Revolutionary?|Judy Berman|August 31, 2021|Time
So when the pandemic hit last March and Paula lost several jobs, it was the last straw.
A Year in a School Bus: Amid COVID-19, A Family Finds Freedom Traveling the American West|Nina Riggio|April 30, 2021|Time
Paula was overcome with emotion, she says, remembering their first night in the bus, and the fear she felt around the massive lifestyle change ahead of them.
A Year in a School Bus: Amid COVID-19, A Family Finds Freedom Traveling the American West|Nina Riggio|April 30, 2021|Time

Paula installed a rock climbing wall on the side of the bus.
A Year in a School Bus: Amid COVID-19, A Family Finds Freedom Traveling the American West|Nina Riggio|April 30, 2021|Time
Check out a clip from this exclusive interview with SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace at the 2014 Savannah Film Festival.
Who Is Joe Manganiello? Sofia Vergara’s Fiancé on the Value of Hard Work|The Daily Beast Video|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
By Amanda Woerner for Life by DailyBurn Butter is making a comeback—and it has nothing to do with Paula Deen.
Bulletproof Coffee and the Case for Butter as a Health Food|DailyBurn|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Paula Kweskin is an attorney specializing in international humanitarian and human rights law.
Promoting Girls’ Education Isn’t Enough: Malala Can Do More|Paula Kweskin|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
An esteemed historian of Southern culinary culture, Ferris had all the utensils to do some serious carving on Paula Deen.
The Tragic History of Southern Food|Jason Berry|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Pro-lifers like Paula, who are mostly of the Christian variety, are here every day.
Abortion in Missouri Is the Wait of a Lifetime|Justin Glawe|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Paula, who lived in the top flat, ran down the two flights of stairs and opened the door for Isabel.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Mrs. Paula was one of those women that haunted the cheap shops and bargain-counters, and was always in debt.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Mrs. Paula wisely gave up the point and invited her visitor to remain for luncheon.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Paula had announced her intention of visiting her children in the course of the afternoon; she would hardly awaken for luncheon.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
This was more than even Paula could stand, and she flung herself into her husband's arms, daubing his shirt with black and red.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton