Sayers
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Dorothy L(eigh), 1893–1957, English novelist, essayist, and dramatist: creator of the Lord Peter Wimsey detectve stories.
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Gale Eugene, 1943–2020, U.S. football player.
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Example Sentences
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Sayers praised the art underlying the artifice, paraphrasing Aristotle on the practice of literary deception.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Mr Gove replaces Fraser Nelson, who is stepping down "after 15 incredibly successful years", Mr Sayers said.
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2024
Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers are inescapable early loves and ongoing favorites.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2024
Sayers Tuzroyluk, Sr., chairman of the Tikigaq Corporation Board of Directors, refused to answer questions about what happened in Point Hope.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2024
Mrs Sayers has already made me a similar proposal.
From Miss Arnott's Marriage by Marsh, Richard
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