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Debby in a sentence

Debby meaning

A diminutive of the female given name Deborah.

Using Debby

  • The main meaning on this page is: A diminutive of the female given name Deborah.
  • In the example corpus, debby often appears in combinations such as: storm debby, hurricane debby, debby is.

Context around Debby

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.1 words
  • Position in the sentence: 11 start, 7 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

storm 3× showed 1× hurricane 1× thursday 1×

Often after:

downer 1× helene 1× swept 1× moves 1× authorities 1× came 1× continued 1× caused 1×

Sentence patterns with Debby

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

debby made landfall 2× as debby moves into 1× brewster and debby and brother 1× center hurricane debby is anticipated 1× debby came and 1× debby continued to 1× debby is expected 1× debby is moving 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

debby made landfall 2× according to forecasters 1× after the past 1× ann farkas stands 1× as debby moves 1× as of early 1×

Common sentence endings:

a tropical storm 1× and power lines 1× aug 6 2024 1× brother jonathan paley 1× debby authorities said 1× florida on monday 1×

Words around Debby

Just before it in the word index:

debbra 2 debbouze 2 debbonaire 5 debbins 3 debbies 2 debbie 493

Just after it in the word index:

debdale 3 debe 4 debeck 3 debed 2 debeers 5 debel 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

abington 67 abled 67 adorno 67 affording 67 aflac 67 alchemist 67

Corpus analysis for Debby

  • In this selection, "debby" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 23.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, storm, showed, hurricane, downer, helene and swept stand out and add context to how "debby" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include debby made landfall and as debby moves into. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "debby" sits close to words such as abington, abled and adorno, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with debby

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Debby,” the ordinance said. (4 words)

Debby was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone Friday. (9 words)

At least six people have been killed from Debby, authorities said. (11 words)

Longer example sentences

After the past few months, therapy with Gulfport Counseling makes a timely gift for yourself or a loved one who’s struggling to process the trauma of Debby, Helene, Milton, and the often-overwhelming existential angst that seems to pervade recent days. (42 words)

Debby made landfall in Florida on Aug. 5 as a Category 1 hurricane, crossed Florida and Georgia, then swung back over the ocean and made a second landfall in South Carolina near Bulls Bay on Aug. 8 as a tropical storm. (41 words)

Ann Farkas stands near the waterway that flooded her home in Canisteo, N.Y. Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, after remnants of Tropical Storm Debby swept tough the area, creating flash flood conditions in some areas. (35 words)

Example sentences (20)

Candace might seem like a debby-downer, but her jealousy maintains its comedic edge, never failing to entertain audiences.

When I looked closer and noticed it was really a $2.5 million win, I showed Debby.

According to forecasters with the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Debby is anticipated to intensify before making landfall as a hurricane in Florida on Monday.

After the past few months, therapy with Gulfport Counseling makes a timely gift for yourself or a loved one who’s struggling to process the trauma of Debby, Helene, Milton, and the often-overwhelming existential angst that seems to pervade recent days.

Ann Farkas stands near the waterway that flooded her home in Canisteo, N.Y. Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, after remnants of Tropical Storm Debby swept tough the area, creating flash flood conditions in some areas.

As Debby moves into Georgia, tropical storm-force winds are anticipated in South Georgia, raising the likelihood of downed trees and power lines.

As of 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, Tropical Storm Debby still has winds of 65 mph and is forecast to undergo rapid intensification into a hurricane overnight, according to the National Hurricane Center.

As of early Thursday, Debby has whipped up at least 11 tornadoes which was confirmed by the National Weather Service.

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At least six people have been killed from Debby, authorities said.

Debby came and went with only moderate damage; more and more damaging Debbies are surely on the way.

Debby continued to move northeast through parts of Georgia and South Carolina through Tuesday, before moving offshore and meandering in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday.

Debby is expected to move gingerly near the South Carolina coast on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Debby is moving to the north-northwest at 10 mph and is expected to quickly accelerate over the next 24 hours.

Debby made landfall in Florida on Aug. 5 as a Category 1 hurricane, crossed Florida and Georgia, then swung back over the ocean and made a second landfall in South Carolina near Bulls Bay on Aug. 8 as a tropical storm.

Debby made landfall near Bulls Bay, South Carolina – some 20 miles northeast of Charleston – with maximum sustained wind speeds of 50 mph, the National Hurricane Center said shortly before 2 a.m. ET.

Debby,” the ordinance said.

Debby was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone Friday.

Debby was expected to restrengthen a little and turn north toward the South Carolina coastline before its center makes a second landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday, weather officials said.

Downed tree limbs between Glenn McConnell Road and S.C. Highway 61 in West Ashley as Tropical Storm Debby caused increasing amounts of damage Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024.

He also leaves three sisters, Sarah, Brewster and Debby and brother Jonathan Paley.

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Common combinations with debby

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "debby" in a sentence?
An example: "Candace might seem like a debby-downer, but her jealousy maintains its comedic edge, never failing to entertain audiences." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "debby" from authentic English texts.
What does "debby" mean?
Debby means: A diminutive of the female given name Deborah.
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