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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Her confidence, theatricality, and the ease with which she inhabited both male and female characters had drawn comparisons to the great Sarah Bernhardt herself.

From Literature

The dishes and the prices invited a well-heeled clientele — Charlie Chaplin, Jack Dempsey, Sarah Bernhardt.

From Los Angeles Times

Bernhardt says these differences "can't necessarily be fixed by commissioning the UK version of SNL - it's an entire comedy culture that would need to shift".

From BBC

Bernhardt experienced a parallel battle with Ronald Reagan in the ’80s.

From Los Angeles Times

“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

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