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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Likewise James Clyde, who gets every laugh he can out of Horace’s valet, Bates, whom Eric Blore made such a consternated, rubber-faced classic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
“Archie Bates . . . I truly hope that you end up happy,” Katie says confidently.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
"When I look back on the past 20-plus years, I can't quite believe how quickly the time has gone," said Bates, who also won the 2024 T20 World Cup.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Bates, who was player of the tournament at the 2013 World Cup in India, also represented New Zealand in basketball, including at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
That’s right kindly of your mama,” Mrs. Bates said, her face lighting up.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
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