Betsy
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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It was the cause of death of Gene Hackman’s 65-year-old wife, Betsy Arakawa, in their Santa Fe, N.M., home.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
In February 2025, Betsy Arakawa, the wife of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, died from a respiratory illness linked to hantavirus.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
“There’s a lot of chaos in the industry right now,” said Betsy Mayotte, president and founder of the Institute of Student Loan Advisors, a nonprofit that advocates for student-loan borrowers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 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
Because if Betsy didn’t figure out how to be cool, then we couldn’t hang out anymore.
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
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