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Meanings of Wade in English

Catalan
virginia wade
Spanish
virginia wade

English tennis player who won many women's singles titles (born in 1945)

virginia wade
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Examples for "Virginia Wade"
Examples for "Virginia Wade"
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He is the first Briton to do so since Virginia Wade in 1973.
The Guardian
2
No British competitor has triumphed in the singles competition since Virginia Wade in 1977.
The Guardian
3
The last time she visited the tournament in her 1977 Silver Jubilee year, Virginia Wade won the women's title.
The Irish Times
4
That frustrated British fans waiting for a first singles title since Virginia Wade took the ladies' singles in 1977.
The Guardian
5
Oh to be Virginia Wade.
The Irish Times
Usage of Wade in English
1
Kansas State was led by Wade with 11 points at the half.
Reuters
2
Makol Mawien added 10 points and Wade finished with just nine points.
Reuters
3
Six of Wade's points came at crucial times in the fourth quarter.
Reuters
4
Ms Wade-Brown told RNZ she had wanted a tattoo for several years.
Radio NZ
5
Kitson made the introduction, briefly explaining the nature of Miss Wade's work.
The street philosopher
6
Union and Wade wed in August 2014 and soon experienced fertility issues.
Ebony
7
Isaiah Wade came off the bench to lead WSU with 17 points.
Reuters
8
The cash was in Wade's backpack when he was arrested, authorities said.
Reuters
9
For two days this month, Laura Wade will enjoy a unique double.
The Guardian
10
The Supreme Court legalized abortion in the 1973 Roe v. Wade case.
Reuters
11
Although he netted a team-high 20 points, Wade missed the open jumper.
Reuters
12
Mrs. Wade looked at the address; the hand was unknown to her.
Denzil Quarrier
13
Grady still didn't seem to be taking Wade's concerns all that seriously.
Wrangling the redhead
14
Some saw him during the taking of the Quarries.' Miss Wade shivered.
The street philosopher
15
Henry Wade was the Texas attorney general who defended the anti-abortion law.
BBC
16
Mr. Wade went over two years without giving a dime of support.
Ebony
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