Betsy
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Forecasters cite the examples of Hurricane Betsy in 1965 and Hurricane Andrew in 1992, both devastating storms which occurred during below-average seasons.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Betsy and Daniel Cohen, the mother-and-son fintech entrepreneurs, also plan to invest in the deal, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
“Time is running out,” said Betsy Mayotte, the president of the Institute for Student Loan Advisers, who works with student-loan borrowers.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
"It's wonderful! I haven't heard from my son in six months, so, damn it, this is a huge joy, it's an amnesty, my God, it's total liberation," said Betsy Orellana, 63.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
Those Betsy stories had fascinated Barry when he was little.
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
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