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 commended the philosopher for anticipating “the great modern theory of fair-play” that defined these works: The author must present all the clues necessary for solving the mystery while misleading the reader about their import.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Mr Sayers, who is also the chief executive of new owner OQS, added Mr Gove was "perfectly suited to the role".
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
Tom Sayers is a man who, during the late Peninsular war, "sought the bubble reputation, e'en in the cannon's mouth," as a British grenadier.
From Mornings at Bow Street A Selection of the Most Humorous and Entertaining Reports which Have Appeared in the 'Morning Herald' by Wight, John
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