Sylvia
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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More recently, in February 2025, Rep. Sylvia Garcia introduced the act before two House committees, the Judiciary Committee and the Education and Workforce Committee.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
The historic Connecticut property, which dates back to 1812, was visited by influential figures like Ronald Reagan, Henry Kissinger and Sylvia Plath.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
With independent reading, memoirs are big, like “Crying in H Mart” and Sylvia Plath’s fictionalized “The Bell Jar.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
McLoughlin said Sylvia Merrigan helped her organise the event and it brought communities and people from different faiths and backgrounds together.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
“You’re too little for boots like that,” Aunt Sylvia says.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
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