Catherine

American

[kath-er-in, kath-rin] / ˈkæθ ər ɪn, ˈkæθ rɪn /

Or Catheryn

noun

a female given name.

Catherine British

/ ˈkæθrɪn /

noun

Saint. died 307 _ad , legendary Christian martyr of Alexandria, who was tortured on a spiked wheel and beheaded

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Catherine O'Hara, who died suddenly in January, could win the award for best actress in a comedy series for "The Studio."

From Barron's

At the heart of the plot is the passionate relationship between Heathcliff, a boy of mysterious origins taken in by the wealthy Mr Earnshaw and his daughter Catherine.

From Barron's

At the end of their visit they also stopped to spend 25 minutes in the heavy rain chatting to well-wishers, with Catherine giving high-fives and hugs and William posing for selfies.

From BBC

“This transaction will both enhance the Group’s growth trajectory and reduce our risk profile, providing more visibility on future earnings,” Catherine MacGregor, Engie’s chief executive, said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Gen X is living in the perfect storm for their retirement and overall wealth building,” said Catherine Collinson, CEO and president of Transamerica Institute and its Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.

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