Beale

British

/ biːl /

noun

Dorothea . 1831–1906, British schoolmistress, a champion of women's education and suffrage. As principal of Cheltenham Ladies' College (1858–1906) she introduced important reforms

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Brentford FC's head of sustainability, James Beale, said supporters had been impressed by the new menu choice and the club was keen to "champion sustainable change".

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

While Oliveros worked little in opera and never in a remotely traditional manner, Beale felt the spiritual operatic substance of Oliveros’ work was what the company needed and what the world needs.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

During her sentencing, Justice Christopher Beale told the court she spent 22 hours a day in her cell, with no contact with other inmates due to her "major offender status".

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

He came to Beale Street in part to catch a glimpse of the National Guard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

I walked down Beale Street and into the heart of Memphis.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

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