maiden

Example Sentences

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Last year, in her maiden speech, she said that members' allowances would be cut by 5%.

From BBC

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

But the cyclops can’t solve the simplest of riddles and the increasingly exasperated maidens, who’ll be free once a riddle is solved, can’t get them to stop approaching the cave or from making terrible guesses.

From Los Angeles Times

It was only a maiden race, but Cherokee Nation won by 10 lengths and earned a Beyer Speed Figure of 100.

From Los Angeles Times

Going into this match, South Africa were the favourites not only to beat New Zealand but also to end their wait for a maiden T20 World Cup title.

From BBC