Barnes
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Albert Coombs 1873–1951, U.S. inventor and art collector.
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Djuna (Chappell) 1892–1982, U.S. novelist, poet, and playwright.
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Djuna . 1892–1982, US novelist, noted for Nightwood (1936)
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William . 1801–86, British poet, best known for Poems of Rural Life in the Dorset Dialect (1879)
Example Sentences
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Prosecutor Paulinus Barnes told jurors the couple, who were both medical professionals, had been together for more than 22 years and had three children.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Baerwald will be in conversation with Graham Yost, executive producer of “The Americans “and “Slow Horses” at Barnes & Noble - The Grove at Farmers Market on June, 11 at 7 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
That allowed the ball to run through to Harvey Barnes, who saw his effort saved by Fernando Muslera, and Ben White tapped in from close range.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Harrison Barnes has seen this play out before.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Dr. Barnes turned and motioned, and Mr. Larson began following him down the hall toward the office.
From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements
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