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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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As well as some real scenes from the show, the prank involved creating a new storyline where Kathy Beale was on the hunt for a dubious character called Amanda.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

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

An attempt to tweak Lloyd’s dress code in 2014, by allowing men in the market to work in shirt sleeves on a blazing hot day, provoked an instant revolt, Beale said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

The same as the dog days under Russell Martin, the same as the demise under Philippe Clement, the same as the downfall in the Michael Beale months.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

Maniac was still there when Mr. Beale came home from his Saturday shift at the tire factory.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli

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