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Dietrich

American  
[dee-trik, -trikh] / ˈdi trɪk, -trɪx /

noun

  1. Marlene 1904–92, U.S. actress and singer, born in Germany.


Dietrich British  
/ ˈdiːtrɪç /

noun

  1. Marlene (marˈleːnə), real name Maria Magdalene von Losch. 1901–92, US film actress and cabaret singer, born in Germany

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Lutheran pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer, murdered by the SS before he could be freed by Allied troops, is lionized in American churches, and his letters from prison became standard reading in Bible studies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Such debating tactics track well with Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s analysis of stupidity.

From Salon

Marlene Dietrich still does her famous songs at nightclubs and theaters at 74.

From Los Angeles Times

An illusion, perhaps, but as Marlene Dietrich said, “You can’t live without illusions, even if you must fight for them.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s our approach to continue to accept filings and let the objection process play out,” board spokesman Matt Dietrich said.

From Seattle Times