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

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

In 2019, Trump installed David Bernhardt, a lobbyist for agricultural water users, as Interior secretary.

From Los Angeles Times

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