maiden
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Middlesex secured their maiden One Day Cup title while Glamorgan were denied the perfect farewell to tier-two cricket in their final match before turning professional.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Earlier on Wednesday, third seed Pegula continued her quest for a maiden Grand Slam singles title with a comfortable victory over fellow American Sofia Kenin.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
This was only British number one Fery's second appearance at an overseas major, following his maiden Australian Open campaign in January.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
It has not taken long for Frodin to secure her maiden appearance at the sport's highest level.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
He noted the use of her maiden name when she was admitted to the hospital, and the absence of any rings on her fingers.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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 ● Mar. 8, 2026
She conceded just 17 runs in her 10 overs, three of which were maidens and into the bargain accounted for four wickets.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2025
She told Newsday afterward that the most difficult clue was in the third puzzle: “Greek festival maidens with baskets on their heads.”
From New York Times ● May 3, 2024
Only 5.3% of the complete overs bowled by Australia were maidens.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2023
True love was for fair princesses and maidens and knights in shining armor.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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