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Bethune

[ buh-thyoon, -thoon ]

/ bəˈθyun, -ˈθun /

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noun

Mary Mc·Leod

[muh-kloud], /məˈklaʊd/, 1875–1955, U.S. educator and civil rights leader.

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Words nearby Bethune

Bethpage, Bethphage, Bethsabee, Bethsaida, Beth Shammai, Bethune, Bethune, Mary McLeod, betide, betimes, bêtise, Betjeman

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How to use Bethune in a sentence

Blood transfusions on the battlefield, pioneered by Canadian doctor Norman Bethune in the Spanish Civil War, saved many lives.
Blood and War: The Hard Truth About ‘Boots on the Ground’|Clive Irving|September 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sally began seeing child psychologist Dr. Edna Keener (Patricia Bethune) four times a week.
‘Mad Men’ Premiere: Before Season 5, Let's Remember Season 4|Jace Lacob|March 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Now, take the aristocracy—there is but one man there who has truly comprehended the Hat; and that is the Prince de Bethune.
Unconscious Comedians|Honore de Balzac
Principal Bethune desired to procure a legal decision before a competent tribunal on the Board's refusal to make the above grant.
McGill and its Story, 1821-1921|Cyrus Macmillan

Bethune is in the heart of the coal country, and is not a particularly lovely town.
The Automobilist Abroad|M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield
If one really wants to step back into the dark ages, just let him linger thirty-six hours as we did at Bethune.
The Automobilist Abroad|M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield
We were at Randolph a long time, and since then he's been post-trader at Bethune.
Bob Hampton of Placer|Randall Parrish