debutante
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Webster and Hopkins’s unique creation invites readers to stand in for the three main characters— the debutante Helen; the caddish Jed; and the good guy Saunders—as these hapless young people confront romantic and ethical conundrums.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
In reply, West Indies openers Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph started positively with a stand of 91 in 14 overs, before debutante Em Arlott claimed the prized wicket of Matthews for 48.
From BBC • May 30, 2025
But as the apps are trying to monetize their matchmaking—and some users now with a whole decade of striking out under their belts—old-fashioned meet-cutes-in-bars or, say, debutante balls look more and more appealing.
From Slate • Feb. 14, 2024
But those two opponents were among the lowest-ranked teams in the tournament, with Zambia a World Cup debutante.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023
Would coming out as a debutante be so bad?
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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