Greene
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Graham, 1904–91, English novelist and journalist.
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Nathanael, 1742–86, American Revolutionary general.
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Robert, 1558–92, English dramatist and poet.
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Graham. 1904–91, English novelist and dramatist; his works include the novels Brighton Rock (1938), The Power and the Glory (1940), The End of the Affair (1951), and Our Man in Havana (1958), and the film script The Third Man (1949)
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Robert. ?1558–92, English poet, dramatist, and prose writer, noted for his autobiographical tract A Groatsworth of Wit bought with a Million of Repentance (1592), which contains an attack on Shakespeare
Example Sentences
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“There is a benefit in acting sooner; the speed of the response is arguably just as important as its size when trying to ensure that expectations remain anchored,” Greene said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and journalist Megyn Kelly, for example – have voiced their displeasure with him on several issues.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
Republicans Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert praised the decision, calling it "great news" and "long-overdue step toward justice", respectively.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
"We're thrilled to bring Apple Corps back to its spiritual home and give The Beatles fans something truly special," its CEO Tom Greene said in a statement.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Or perhaps with some man in her living room, telling him about Graham Greene.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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