Lawrence of Arabia

Cultural  

1. T. E. Lawrence, an English soldier and author of the twentieth century, known for leading a rebellion of Arabs against the Turks in World War I and for his book describing the experience, , Seven Pillars of Wisdom. At the negotiations that produced the Treaty of Versailles, he argued unsuccessfully for independence for the Arab nations.

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Example Sentences

As a war correspondent and author of best-selling books chronicling everything from chronicling the exploits of CIA spies during the Cold War and Lawrence of Arabia, Anderson knows his way around conflict.

From Salon

“We were now on a list of films that included ‘Citizen Kane,’ ‘Casablanca,’ ‘On the Waterfront,’ and ‘Lawrence of Arabia,’ ” Mr. Reiner writes.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Gone With the Wind,” “The Ten Commandments” and “Lawrence of Arabia” all had intermissions to break up their nearly four-hour run times.

From Los Angeles Times

Norman Spencer, who worked with director David Lean on films including ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ and ‘Blithe Spirit,’ has died.

From Los Angeles Times

Spencer worked with Lean on films including “Blithe Spirit,” “Great Expectations,” “The Bridge on the River Kwai” and “Lawrence of Arabia.”

From Los Angeles Times