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Betterton

American  
[bet-er-tuhn] / ˈbɛt ər tən /

noun

  1. Thomas, 1635?–1710, English actor and dramatist.


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Bella Betterton fell victim to another recruitment scam and had £3,000 stolen leaving her feeling "attacked" and "distraught".

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2024

But now Betterton and members of the county commission say their hands are tied because of the civil lawsuit.

From Reuters ● May 27, 2021

Florence City Councilman Andy Betterton, who has been involved in the sculpture project, said the location of the sculpture is ideal.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 10, 2018

Betterton became enthralled by the large icy spikes — called penitentes because they resemble a procession of white-hooded monks — she observed while viewing glaciers in the Andes. 

From Scientific American ● Jul. 5, 2012

The acting of the Restoration probably soon surpassed that of the earlier period, and the great triumphs of Betterton and Mrs. Barry set new and long influential traditions in English tragedy.

From Tragedy by Ashley H. Thorndike

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