first ladies

noun

plural of first lady
as in grand old men

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  1. fixtures
  2. institutions
Noun
  • Multiple light fixtures in main prep area lacking protective shielding.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The double-height lobby is small but welcoming, and the two circular light fixtures that float in the upper regions of the space are a jaunty accent to the more staid expression of the building.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
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  • Research expenditure at higher education institutions rose 11%, to approximately $48 billion.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Coming in 2030 will be a proud fusion of iconic Kansas City brands and institutions, enabled by a partnership with Hallmark that starts with razing its headquarters to accommodate the stadium district footprint.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of institutions
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“First ladies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20ladies. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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