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Canby

[ kan-bee ]

/ ˈkæn bi /

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noun

Henry Sei·del

[sahyd-l], /ˈsaɪd l/, 1878–1961, U.S. author and critic.

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How to use Canby in a sentence

"An actress of guts and daring," wrote Vincent Canby, then The New York Times theater critic, of that 1995 Cocteau turn of hers.
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Canby was of the opinion that the cotton trade aided the Confederates.
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Some one went to report the affair to the adjutant-general, Canby, and he to General Riley.
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So Daniel did nothing further than to remonstrate mildly concerning the acceptance of Miss Canby's invitation.
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Annette had characterized the gifted Miss Canby as unusual, and the social affairs given by her as unique.
Cap'n Dan's Daughter|Joseph C. Lincoln
Miss Canby wants the office, but she is too closely identified with me to be perfectly safe.
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