Dorothy
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Dorothy Day built it into the Catholic Worker movement.
From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026
Its decor of pinks, greens and bold patterns remains true to designer Dorothy Draper, who “Draperized” the resort after World War II when it served as a hospital.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
I certainly felt that as I passed onto the quiet, shaded streets of Norma Triangle, a historic neighborhood in West Hollywood where Dorothy Parker and Christopher Isherwood once lived.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Sienna got a placement in August and is now in her second year at a special school where Dorothy said she is "absolutely thriving".
From BBC • May 16, 2026
“But I think Dorothy made a mistake. Home can be anywhere. Even Oz. Landscapes call to all of us. What’s the point of journeying, mapping, if you can’t find home?”
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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