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maiden

[mayd-n] / ˈmeɪd n /


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Capex of A$1.9 billion and a timeline for maiden production of the September quarter of 2029 were largely in line with Jefferies’s expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Rocket Lab once again is delaying the maiden launch of its Neutron rocket, dealing a major blow to investors.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

California's state bar confirmed to US media that it had no record of Zacharia holding a license under either her married or maiden name.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Tran said passing the act would severely limit the ability of U.S. citizens to vote, especially women whose maiden names may differ from married names on government paperwork.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

“Of course not,” said the maiden who was Loki smoothly.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

The 32-year-old Barbadian's spell - five consecutive wicket maidens - was all the more remarkable given he had bowled six overs earlier in the day for 27 runs without taking a wicket.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

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

I rode horses and shot birds with slingshots and found boys to joust with, and some nights I danced the evening away to the beautiful singing and clapping of Thembu maidens.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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