surname
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The 45-year-old Magyar, whose surname means “Hungarian,” grew up in an affluent family of public figures in Budapest’s historic city center, just a stone’s throw from Hungary’s parliament.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
There wasn’t even an appearance from anyone with the surname Trump.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
The woman, in her 20s and identified by her surname Kwon, argued that she did not know the procedure would be carried out that way.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
"Getting a free milk tea is better than paying full price for it," Liu, who gave only her surname, offered as an analogy for her outlook.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
“The girl I’m working with in the weaving room. Diana—” She realized that she didn’t know Diana’s surname.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
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