maiden

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More than 1,500 people died when Titanic sank on its maiden voyage in 1912.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

When Titanic departed on her doomed maiden voyage in April 1912 she was the largest, most luxurious and most technically advanced ship ever to sail the seas.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The other four external members of the nine-person board will make maiden speeches, but the timing is unclear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Lufthansa, celebrating the centenary of its maiden flight next month, announced its highest-ever annual revenue of €39.6 billion for 2025 last week, beating analyst expectations, as it raised its dividend and lifted 2026 financial guidance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Her voice was now that of a maiden young and sad.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien