Arlen

[ ahr-luhn ]

/ ˈɑr lən /

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noun

Harold Hymen Arluck, 1905–1986, U.S. songwriter.

Michael Dikran Kouyoumdjian, 1895–1956, English novelist, born in Bulgaria.

a male given name.

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How to use Arlen in a sentence

“This has created a furor in certain quarters, but [Toomey] is no Arlen Specter,” Madonna says.
Gun Groups Rage at Pat Toomey, but Polls Show Pennsylvania Agrees|Patricia Murphy|April 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
During his 30-plus years in the Senate, Arlen Specter earned a reputation as a tough guy.
A Kinder, Gentler Arlen Specter, Inspiration to Cancer Sufferers|Jamie Reno|October 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST
It was an audacious move on Mitt Romney's part to attack Rick Santorum for endorsing Arlen Specter's re-election in 2004.
Pat Toomey: The MVP of Obamacare|David Frum|February 23, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Arlen Specter lectured her to “act like a [lady]” when she strenuously disagreed with him on a point.
Michele Bachmann: Don't Call Her a Feminist|Kirsten Powers|June 29, 2011|DAILY BEAST

This is the second huge setback for union-backed Senate candidates in the last few weeks, the first being Arlen Specter.
Women Rule Primary Night|Mark McKinnon|June 9, 2010|DAILY BEAST
That was sumpty-sump years ago,” said Artie Van Arlen, “you have him in the third grade.
Tom Slade on the River|Percy K. Fitzhugh
"We can remove the stuff to the boat though," said Artie Van Arlen.
Pee-Wee Harris Adrift|Percy Keese Fitzhugh
Van Arlen's right hand held his sombrero; his left was at his side.
The Pursuit|Frank (Frank Mackenzie) Savile
Silently, but with growing anxiety, Mr. Van Arlen heard him to the end.
The Pursuit|Frank (Frank Mackenzie) Savile
Van Arlen and Aylmer saw that they were seen, but not recognized.
The Pursuit|Frank (Frank Mackenzie) Savile