Alma
Americannoun
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a town in southeastern Quebec, in southeastern Canada.
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a first name: from a Latin word meaning “kind.”
Example Sentences
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However, residents of Alma al-Shaab, a town in the Tyre district, were forced to evacuate last week under Israeli orders, the reason for which remains unclear.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
Alma David, the U.S. attorney working with Fru, said their clients had demonstrated to a U.S. immigration court that they faced a greater-than-50% chance of being persecuted back home.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Alma White, whose 18-year-old autistic son Caleb is about to leave school, said young people with SEN were "being failed".
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
What if Alma and Lenka could talk, “Sound of Falling” asks.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026
Alma gave him a little wave, and his ears felt suddenly warm.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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