Bernhardt

American

[burn-hahrt, ber-nar] / ˈbɜrn hɑrt, bɛrˈnar /

noun

Sarah Rosine Bernard, 1845–1923, French actress.

Bernhardt British

/ ˈbɜːnhɑːt, bɛrnar /

noun

Sarah . original name Rosine Bernard . 1844–1923, French actress, regarded as one of the greatest tragic actresses of all time

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Contrary to all the warnings that the refund process would be slow and messy, companies have received the money with remarkable speed, report Theo Francis and Celia Bernhardt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Bernhardt Tiede can have a stroke in a cell recorded to be above 110 degrees, sue over it, and still not carry a score by the time his own case reaches trial.

From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026

Comedy writer Jack Bernhardt agrees that there are different comedic traditions.

From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2025

“Jewish citizens in North Carolina deserve to feel safe and secure in visibly Jewish and public spaces,” said Greensboro Jewish Federation CEO Glenda Bernhardt.

From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2024

Bernhardt played the part of a French soldier who had lost his leg in the War.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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