Fields
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W. C. William Claude Dukenfield, 1880–1946, U.S. vaudeville and motion-picture comedian.
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Dorothy, 1905–74, U.S. librettist and lyricist.
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Dame Gracie . real name Grace Stansfield . 1898–1979, English popular singer and entertainer
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W. C. real name William Claude Dukenfield . 1880–1946, US film actor, noted for his portrayal of comic roles
Example Sentences
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As for the new park replacing Golden Gate Fields, the improvement and changes are not likely to be completed for about five years.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
“I wouldn’t believe he would do something like this. It’s mind-blowing,” his cousin, Braeden Fields, told the outlet.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
In 2018, Hemsley used an entity called Clover Fields Enterprises to make his investment in CARD, the autism-therapy company, according to a court document.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
Boucher Road Playing Fields has room for up to 40,000 people and has hosted gigs by Bruce Springsteen, Ed Sheeran, Snow Patrol and Irish rap group Kneecap.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
Fields of green com turned yellow, and the leaves, withered during the frosty nights, rattled as if in protest as Jethro drove his wagon down the rows and piled it high with full golden ears.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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