Sophia

British

/ səʊˈfaɪə /

noun

1630–1714, electress of Hanover (1658–1714), in whom the Act of Settlement (1701) vested the English Crown. She was a granddaughter of James I of England and her son became George I of Great Britain and Ireland

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Leah moved the family to a fine home on Troup and Sophia Street, this time right in the heart of Rochester’s monied Third Ward.

From Literature

"We are very satisfied with the decision. My client has always maintained his innocence," his lawyer Sophia Kerbaa told AFP.

From Barron's

The group - which also includes Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza and Yoonchae Jeung - was formed during the 2023 reality competition series The Debut: Dream Academy.

From BBC

“Throughout her extraordinary career, Amy Tan has transformed American literature by shining a light on the emotional complexities of family, identity and cultural inheritance,” said Times senior editor for Books Sophia Kercher.

From Los Angeles Times

Her program pays homage to Sophia Loren, the iconic Italian actress.

From Los Angeles Times

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