Bessie
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Baxter's younger sister, Alice Dale, became an actor and writer based in Australia and it is clear Bessie was a big influence on both.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
Keaton was nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of Bessie Lee, a woman who has been caring for years for her bedridden father when she is diagnosed with leukemia.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2025
Famed aviator Bessie Coleman, who was of Black and Cherokee ancestry, was depicted earlier this year.
From Washington Times • Dec. 4, 2023
“They didn’t ask if Bessie was OK. They didn’t ask why hasn’t this cart moved in four days,” Hart said.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023
“Come, Miss Jane, don’t cry,” said Bessie as she finished.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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