Barnes
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Albert Coombs 1873–1951, U.S. inventor and art collector.
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Djuna (Chappell) 1892–1982, U.S. novelist, poet, and playwright.
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Djuna . 1892–1982, US novelist, noted for Nightwood (1936)
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William . 1801–86, British poet, best known for Poems of Rural Life in the Dorset Dialect (1879)
Example Sentences
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Julian Barnes, a Times reporter, in a sworn declaration, noted that reporters were unable to access the new press facility on foot and were also not allowed to use a Pentagon shuttle bus.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes is set to be called up to Thomas Tuchel's England squad to replace the injured Eberechi Eze.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Viewers are more receptive to marketing messages when they serve a compelling story, according to Jonas Barnes, founder and chief executive officer of production firm Pixie USA, which made “The Golden Pear Affair” for P&G.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Richard Barnes, from Garnant in Carmarthenshire, said that at current prices, his annual heating oil bill would rise from about £1,000 to £3,000.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
Dr. Barnes disliked displays of emotion, especially anger.
From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements
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