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Susan

American  
[soo-zuhn] / ˈsu zən /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Susanna or Susannah.


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“While these results did not meet our expectations, they underscored the need to move faster,” Chief Executive Susan Morris said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The agency “has just ignored the law,” said Susan Long, co-founder of TRAC, a data gathering and research organization.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Senate Appropriations Committee chairwoman Susan Collins, a Republican, questioned Hegseth over what the impact would be if the budget needs were not met.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Freya's mother Susan Terris said Freya's achievement all comes down to her own determination.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Roberto went out with Susan a few more times, but it was not the same.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

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