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)
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Kathy Bates, “Matlock” “Emmy voters took their sweet time in recognizing the standout work of Rhea Seehorn on ‘Better Call Saul.’
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
New Zealand only managed six boundaries after Devine was bowled by Dani Gibson at the end of the ninth over, though they curiously left veteran Suzie Bates unused at number nine.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
“Archie Bates . . . I truly hope that you end up happy,” Katie says confidently.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
He exposes the secrets of William Bates, the ophthalmologist who convinced Igor Stravinsky and Thomas Mann to perform eye-muscle exercises rather than wear glasses.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
“Oh! very well,” exclaimed Miss Bates, “then I need not be uneasy. ‘Three things very dull indeed.’
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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