Trudy
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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At my audition, I played Trudy Campbell—the wife of ad executive Pete Campbell—as a confident woman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
When Emanuel fell ill in 1988, Emanuel’s son Jim and Jim’s wife Trudy stepped in, untangled the tax mess, and guided the company out of bankruptcy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
Mr Baker's mother, Trudy Polkinghorn, and sister, Erin Baker, said they felt "despair" and were disappointed in the regulator.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2025
“Atavists” focuses on social acuity and awareness, but also how our baser natures exert themselves today: Trudy obsesses over an old friend’s posts on social media.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2025
“You know how much I think of you, how indebted both Trudy and I are—were—to all of you. And now—” He could hardly contain himself.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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