Bates
Americannoun
noun
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Sir Alan ( Arthur ). 1934–2003, British film and stage actor. His films include A Kind of Loving (1962), Women in Love (1969), The Go-Between (1971), and The Cherry Orchard (1999)
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H ( erbert ) E ( rnest ). 1905–74, English writer of short stories and novels, which include The Darling Buds of May (1958), A Moment in Time (1964), and The Triple Echo (1970)
Example Sentences
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“Archie Bates . . . I truly hope that you end up happy,” Katie says confidently.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
New Zealand all-rounder Suzie Bates will retire from international cricket after this year's Women's T20 World Cup, ending an illustrious 20-year career on the world stage.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Current White Ferns captain Melie Kerr described Bates as her "role model" and "one of the greatest cricketers of all time".
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Bates, for example, said she thinks California should be able to rebuild a healthy salmon population.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Pegleg Bates, the one-legged tap dancer, was appearing, along with a band and a comedian.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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