Irene
Classical Mythology. one of the Horae, the personification of peace.
Also I·re·na [ahy-ree-nuh, ih-rey-nuh]. /aɪˈri nə, ɪˈreɪ nə/. A female given name.
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How to use Irene in a sentence
Irene pours a great deal of energy into volunteer work and worrying about her two boys.
Rebecca Hall's Passing Is a Complex, Moving Story About Racial Identity—and a Sundance Standout | Stephanie Zacharek | February 3, 2021 | TimeWhen the pandemic hit, I wasn’t able to see Irene for many months.
She’s 90 and Italian. I’m in my 30s and half Indian. Here’s why we’re the closest of friends. | Raj Tawney | January 27, 2021 | Washington PostWhen I met Irene 10 years ago, I was finally completing my bachelor’s-degree studies at Farmingdale State College and had no idea where I was heading next in life.
She’s 90 and Italian. I’m in my 30s and half Indian. Here’s why we’re the closest of friends. | Raj Tawney | January 27, 2021 | Washington PostAt nearly every event I produced, Irene showed up to support me.
She’s 90 and Italian. I’m in my 30s and half Indian. Here’s why we’re the closest of friends. | Raj Tawney | January 27, 2021 | Washington PostWhen I began dating my now-wife, Michelle, one of our first dates was spent at a local library screening that Irene was hosting.
She’s 90 and Italian. I’m in my 30s and half Indian. Here’s why we’re the closest of friends. | Raj Tawney | January 27, 2021 | Washington Post
“If agencies had to warranty that children are in good health, agencies would shut down,” said adoption attorney Irene Steffas.
Couple Sues Over Russian ‘Bait-and-Switch’ Adoption of Disabled Kids | Tina Traster | October 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe data came from the same year Hurricane Irene wreaked the worst havoc Vermont had seen in decades.
Recent Study Links Occurrence of Natural Disasters to Increase of Medical Heartbreak | Rachel Hochhauser | April 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTA French journalist named Vincent moves to Lisbon to escape the source of his broken heart, a woman named Irene.
To draw Antonio away from Irene, Vincent decides to track down Duck.
Judge Irene Berger asked Hughart who had ordered him to give miners advance word of inspectors.
Laurence Leamer on Coal Baron Donald Blankenship’s Downfall | Laurence Leamer | May 11, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIrene's been down to the train to meet you three times and she's sure fighting mad by this time.
The Homesteader | Oscar MicheauxHereupon he was caused much embarrassment and discomfiture, for of the three girls, he knew not which one was Irene.
The Homesteader | Oscar Micheaux"Would you like to attend services at the church this evening," said Irene after a time, and when they were again alone.
The Homesteader | Oscar MicheauxHe recovered, however, either through the pious care of the Christian matron Irene, or through the special grace of the Virgin.
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry WithrowIrene first reached him whose beloved voice had called her, and her two companions soon followed.
Rule of the Monk | Giuseppe Garibaldi
British Dictionary definitions for Irene
/ (aɪˈriːnɪ) /
?752–803 ad, Byzantine ruler (780–90, 792–97, joint ruler with her son Constantine VI; 797–802). She is venerated as a saint in the Greek Orthodox Church
Greek myth the goddess of peace
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