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Recent Examples of first lady
In over two decades of prolific dance making for companies around the globe, the soon-to-be 52-year-old became fascinated with telling stories of eminent Latin figures including artists Frida Kahlo and Fernando Botero and First Lady of Argentina Eva Perón.
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Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
The View moderator, EGOT-winning actress, and commander of the War Room™ announced defensive maneuvers in the wake of the former First Lady opening up on her latest IMO podcast episode about her decision to not attend Trump's second presidential inauguration in January.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
There’s a good reason why artist Amy Sherald was commissioned to paint First Lady Michelle Obama for the National Portrait Gallery.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
Among the world leaders confirmed to attend are President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, who announced their plans to be present in Rome.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
The View moderator, EGOT-winning actress, and commander of the War Room™ announced defensive maneuvers in the wake of the former First Lady opening up on her latest IMO podcast episode about her decision to not attend Trump's second presidential inauguration in January.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
There’s a good reason why artist Amy Sherald was commissioned to paint First Lady Michelle Obama for the National Portrait Gallery.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
Among the world leaders confirmed to attend are President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, who announced their plans to be present in Rome.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first lady
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The grand old man of guidebooks may be gone, but many of us will be following his lead for a good long time.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement In the city of L.A. itself, the grand old man of adobes is the Avila Adobe, built in 1818 by Francisco Avila, once mayor of the city.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
17 July 2024
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More recently, stablecoins have become more appealing to institutions aiming to transfer value, particularly in dollars, across the globe more cheaply and efficiently outside the traditional financial system.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Young people’s trust in government institutions is declining overall, the poll found, with Generation Z broadly voicing skepticism of all three branches of government to act in its best interests.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
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The fixtures have come thick and fast since the March international break, but Pedri has been the man for each and every challenge.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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These businesses are joining Belvedere Square fixtures like Atwater’s and Neopol Savory Smokery.—
Mathew Schumer,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
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“First lady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20lady. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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