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women

American  
[wim-in] / ˈwɪm ɪn /

noun

  1. the plural of woman.

women British  
/ ˈwɪmɪn /

noun

  1. the plural of woman

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He added he was representing women from "across the world" including the US, New Zealand and South Africa.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

"I took it upon myself to put together that book to showcase what he did for women," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

While performing on the world’s biggest festival stage, the trailblazing group of mariachi women wanted to represent the beauty and natural “alegria” of the Mexican music genre with “elegance, pride and responsibility,” said Hernandez, 25.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Since that initial allegation, several women have come forward with accusations of misconduct.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

The soldiers glanced around disgustedly at this room filled with women and one old man.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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