Ursula
Americannoun
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Saint, a legendary British princess who, with 11,000 virgins, is said to have been martyred by the Huns at Cologne.
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a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “bear.”
noun
Example Sentences
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There were also expressions of solidarity from abroad, with European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen expressing "her deepest sympathies" to the victims of the attack.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
In May, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a "social media delay" for children in Europe and has said new legislation could be put forward in months.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Last week, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said children should have "phased and gradual access" to social media.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Six of the EU’s largest economies are pushing to unite financial markets, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supports this approach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Ursula Granger ruled the kitchen and other dependencies, supervising the cooking and washing, the smokehouse where meats were cured, and the cider-making operation.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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