Ambrose
Americannoun
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Saint, a.d. 340?–397, bishop of Milan 374–397.
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a first name: from a Greek word meaning “immortal.”
noun
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Saint. ?340–397 ad , bishop of Milan; built up the secular power of the early Christian Church; also wrote music and Latin hymns. Feast day: Dec 7 or April 4
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Curtly (ˈkɜːtlɪ). born 1963, Antiguan cricketer; played for the West Indies 1987–2000
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A Ukrainian engineering company will start manufacturing under license from BAE, starting with a test model, said Ambrose.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Ambrose Doone resigned as a designated safeguarding officer at Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle in Belfast in 2024.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
I share this anecdote with Ambrose and she dives right in, “You helped spread awareness and break down the stigma,” she says, with some gratitude I wasn’t expecting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
There, he experienced a profound personal crisis and, under the influence of Ambrose, the powerful bishop of Milan, converted to Christianity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
“But you’re right, Jax. This isn’t our destination. I didn’t intend for us to come here, but Ambrose did say the transporter was acting up....”
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
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