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Recent Examples of first lady
And the First Lady jumping in to finish his thoughts.
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Michel Martin, NPR, 14 May 2025
Venezuelan First Lady Cilia Flores carried the 2-year-old in her arms as officials announced the girl’s return to reporters gathered at the airport.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
DeSantis and Perez have clashed this year on several fronts, from immigration enforcement and university and college presidential searches to oversight and record keeping by First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature economic-assistance program, Hope Florida.
—Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
Tina’s tour has also been high on the fashions, with former First Lady Michelle Obama calling in to her book event in Washington, D.C.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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Michel Martin, NPR, 14 May 2025
Venezuelan First Lady Cilia Flores carried the 2-year-old in her arms as officials announced the girl’s return to reporters gathered at the airport.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
DeSantis and Perez have clashed this year on several fronts, from immigration enforcement and university and college presidential searches to oversight and record keeping by First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature economic-assistance program, Hope Florida.
—Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
Tina’s tour has also been high on the fashions, with former First Lady Michelle Obama calling in to her book event in Washington, D.C.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first lady
Noun
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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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There's no secret sauce to try and get into the best institutions.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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New training models at institutions like the University of Florida are integrating the clinical and educational worlds for the mutual benefit of both new and experienced nurses.—
Shakira Henderson,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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Wright also designed numerous items to decorate the home, including more than 100 pieces of custom furniture and more than 450 art glass windows, doors and light fixtures, according to Sotheby’s.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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The former official, who previously worked at the jail for several years, said such an opening is usually concealed behind a sink and toilet—fixtures that may have been removed to enable the escape.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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“First lady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20lady. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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