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Priscilla

American  
[pri-sil-uh] / prɪˈsɪl ə /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Roman family name.


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“For the Fed, this becomes a double-edged sword,” said Priscilla Thiagamoorthy, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Protester Priscilla Imani told the Reuters news agency that the US plan has affected Nanyuki and the wider Laikipia county with people being afraid to visit.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

"I'd like to know the reason why they thought our country is a dumping site," said Priscilla Waimani, 47, wrapped in a Kenyan flag.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

They wrapped a bandana that belonged to Priscilla Hunter around a small tree — a quiet, somber act where she took her last stand.

From Los Angeles Times May 10, 2026

Despite signing up for the show herself, Priscilla goes into freak-out mode, locking herself in a bathroom stall and crying herself silly.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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