maiden

Example Sentences

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He made just eight appearances, failing to score, so to return at the level he has this season - and earn a maiden Brazil call up - is a testament to his quality and self-belief.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 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

In 2007, Taylor - who went under her maiden name at the time - registered her business name, Katie Perry, and applied for a trademark.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 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

On its maiden launch, complete with fishing gear and a generator they could scarcely afford, the Lady Gin, with the Warden at the helm, steamed out into the Gulf of Mexico.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French