Doolittle
Americannoun
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Hilda H.D., 1886–1961, U.S. poet.
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James Harold, 1896–1993, U.S. aviator and general.
noun
Example Sentences
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A behavioral economist might say Doolittle is making sophisticated use of precommitment, the technique of acting in advance to make an unwanted choice impossible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025
During the costume round on Wednesday, Miss Britain Danielle Latimer tripped and fell flat on the stage while wearing an outfit inspired by the Cockney character Eliza Doolittle.
From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025
But Dr. Doolittle is eccentric and, of course, fiction.
From Salon • May 29, 2025
He performed the role of Eliza Doolittle from Shaw's play Pygmalion, and the part of Cesario in Twelfth Night - not realising the part was female character Viola disguised in male clothing.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2024
You were a better Eliza Doolittle than Audrey Hepburn was in the movie.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
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