Shirley Temple
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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One of the biggest stars of the era was Shirley Temple, a sweet, ringleted child who comforted audiences by mending rifts in families and melting the hearts of tough guys.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
While we waited for our food, Callie pounded a gigantic Shirley Temple and was brought another so quickly everyone started laughing.
From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025
But Murdoch’s oldest son, Lachlan, who serves as chief executive of Fox, insisted his company hold onto the prime real estate where Shirley Temple, Marilyn Monroe and Mel Brooks once worked.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2025
“What happened to the Shirley Temple for $3.50?”
From Seattle Times • May 5, 2024
Every girl in America was taking tap to be the next Shirley Temple.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
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