Behn
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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At the end of his book, Mr. Currey regrets not having the space to discuss even more artists, mentioning the choreographer Pina Bausch, the novelist John O’Hara, the playwright Aphra Behn and others.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Over a glass of red wine, Behn was occasionally interrupted when one of her television ads blared in the background, which she viewed with a mix of glee and sheer disbelief.
From Slate • Dec. 2, 2025
Ms. Behn is a 36-year-old former community activist and healthcare organizer now serving in the Tennessee House.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
As of this morning, Behn is within 2 points of Matt Van Epps, the Republican nominee for the seat, according to a survey from Wednesday.
From Salon • Dec. 1, 2025
In England, it was the playwright Aphra Behn who translated Fontenelle and the poet Elizabeth Carter who translated Algarotti, so the female audience was more than fictional.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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