Peggy
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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It’s a rare case of a revival that actually works, as Hank, Peggy and Bobby Hill have all grown older but not necessarily wiser.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Peggy Orenstein and her husband, David, own a home steps from the stadium that typically rents for $400 a night on Airbnb.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
In an interview with biographer Michael D’Antonio, Trump let slip that one of his favorite songs of all time was a schmaltzy piano ballad recorded by the late, great Peggy Lee.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
When Lindsay explains, Peggy March, long widowed herself, consoles her with the inescapable truth of love: “You’re either left or you leave.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
That meant that Peggy had not seen it.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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