Bess
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Bess Wohl’s “Liberation” has won the Tony Award for best new play — a validation not just of her work but of the discernment of Tony voters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
Bess Wohl's play "Liberation," a look at second-wave feminism, and musical "Schmigadoon!" earned the top prizes on Sunday at the 79th Tony Awards, the highest honors in American theater.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
A rare gown worn by Bess of Hardwick dating back more than 400 years will be showcased as part of a new exhibition.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
Born in August 1961, in Indiana to Melvin Simon and his first wife, Bess Meshulam, Simon grew up alongside his father and uncle’s retail-development business, Melvin Simon & Associates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
Nancy and Bess sat cross-legged on Nancy's bed while George sat at Nancy's desk.
From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene
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