Orson
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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In addition to being named Orson, the lad has chronic gastrointestinal distress and plays the bassoon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Linklater, the man behind “School of Rock” and “Me and Orson Welles,” has made several films about creativity.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025
Donald Trump‘s favorite movie is supposedly “Citizen Kane,” Orson Welles’ revolutionary tale about the rise and fall of a wealthy newspaper magnate.
From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025
In Desperate Housewives, her memorable role as Alma Hodge, the manipulative ex-wife of Orson Hodge, saw her appear on the drama-filled Wisteria Lane for eight episodes.
From BBC • May 31, 2025
No one knows the total number of letters and telegrams sent to CBS, The Mercury Theatre on the Air, or Orson Welles, beginning on the night of the broadcast.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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