Adeline
Americannoun
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Martin Adeline had levelled before half-time for second flight leaders Troyes before three goals in eight minutes early in the second period put Pierre Sage's side firmly in charge.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
Archival investigation indicated that a Dr. Adeline Kelsey had sold them to the museum to fund the medical education of two young Japanese women at Cincinnati’s Laura Memorial Women’s Medical College.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
Or if Gein’s rumored girlfriend, Adeline Watkins, was the cruel, gore-obsessed vixen that Suzanna Son’s performance makes her out to be.
From Salon • Oct. 29, 2025
For the Irvine show,Williams, Paige Nyman and Adeline Melcher, all from Texas Ballet Theater, will perform the piece.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025
The real Adeline, the Lady of Mercy, the original owner of his legendary gun, didn’t wear makeup and wouldn’t be caught dead in a dress.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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