Dorothy
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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I had just finished a portrait of Dorothy Dandridge, and he bought it right on the spot, making it my first commission.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
With the visibility of Dorothy, Marshall and future openly queer descendants, will a time come when LGBTQ+ perspectives are formally recognized at Monticello?
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
“Whatever attention this brings,” Dorothy said, “I cannot be anything but myself.”
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
Unlike Dorothy, Gail’s lust for life proves too big for her small town.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
“My mom is a good mom,” I say, adding more hair to Dorothy Dingle’s head.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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