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duchess

[duhch-is] / ˈdʌtʃ ɪs /






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It is not known what the duchess will be paid for her involvement in the event, which has not sold out and is still advertising a "handful of additional rooms".

From BBC Apr. 13, 2026

Less of a trial to Muv were Pamela, who seemed happy with a rural life, and Deborah, who wound up a duchess.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 31, 2026

There is no legal mechanism to compel the former duchess to testify in the US.

From BBC Mar. 26, 2026

The former duchess could also have her freedom of the City of York stripped next week, in a further fall from grace.

From BBC Mar. 20, 2026

The movie star Clark Gable visited the hotel, and I once got to meet a duke and duchess from England.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

"From valets to duchesses, from three-piece suits to the Roaring Twenties, there is something for every taste," it boasts on its website.

From Barron's Feb. 12, 2026

Over the centuries, the dukes and duchesses of Alba have distinguished themselves in various ways.

From New York Times Jan. 17, 2024

Images of two duchesses linger in playwright Vivian J.O.

From Washington Post Mar. 4, 2021

Harry and his brother, William, are princes, yet their wives are duchesses, not princesses.

From Los Angeles Times May 10, 2019

For society dialogues we use the very best duchesses; while a first-class earl's daughter is retained for Court and gala opera.

From Mr. Punch in Bohemia by Various




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