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Recent Examples of first lady
The joke was called out by many, including the President and First Lady Hillary Clinton, for being inappropriate and out of line.
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Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
At the urging of Republican donors, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis is considering a run for governor as her husband faces term limits and is set to leave his office in January 2027, according to an NBC News report that cited multiple sources.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
No, Trump is gonna get big-dogged at the big game this weekend by Taylor Swift, First Lady of WAGs, who will be rolling up to the Super Bowl for the second year in a row to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce, who is playing in his third Super Bowl in a row with the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, Oh Mary! is a comedic take on Mary Todd Lincoln, in which the titular First Lady tries to recapture her glory days as a cabaret star, only to be thwarted by her gay husband, Abe Lincoln.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 6 Feb. 2025
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Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
At the urging of Republican donors, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis is considering a run for governor as her husband faces term limits and is set to leave his office in January 2027, according to an NBC News report that cited multiple sources.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
No, Trump is gonna get big-dogged at the big game this weekend by Taylor Swift, First Lady of WAGs, who will be rolling up to the Super Bowl for the second year in a row to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce, who is playing in his third Super Bowl in a row with the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, Oh Mary! is a comedic take on Mary Todd Lincoln, in which the titular First Lady tries to recapture her glory days as a cabaret star, only to be thwarted by her gay husband, Abe Lincoln.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 6 Feb. 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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Bankers bristle over regulations Community bankers, who represent smaller and more localized institutions, have been complaining about excessive regulations for years.—
Russ Wiles,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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In contrast, Chicago maintains a system in which the mayor holds significant influence over the legislative branch — a structure that raises important questions about the balance of power and the principles of coequal governance that strengthen democratic institutions.—
Kam Buckner,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Reid has been a fixture in political media, frequently contributing to discussions on race, social justice and policy.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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There’s also the usual fare: the knightly armor, bone gear, and massive, completely illogical fixtures of clothing that would be physically impossible to wear or move around with in the real world.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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“First lady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20lady. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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