Shirley Temple
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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One of the biggest stars of the era was Shirley Temple, a sweet, ringleted child who comforted audiences by mending rifts in families and melting the hearts of tough guys.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
While we waited for our food, Callie pounded a gigantic Shirley Temple and was brought another so quickly everyone started laughing.
From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025
In 1967, he defeated fellow Republican Shirley Temple Black and Democrat Roy Archibald in a special election for the San Mateo County congressional seat.
From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024
“I took some of his record collection and a Shirley Temple and a John Wayne autograph,” the nephew said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2023
The ice in my Shirley Temple clinked against the glass.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
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