Tate
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Sir Henry, 1819–99, English merchant and philanthropist: founder of an art gallery Tate Gallery in London, England.
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(John Orley) Allen 1899–1979, U.S. poet, critic, and editor.
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James, 1943–2015, U.S. poet.
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Nahum 1652–1715, English poet and playwright, born in Ireland: poet laureate 1692–1715.
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( John Orley ) Allen. 1899–1979, US poet and critic
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Sir Henry. 1819–99, British sugar refiner and philanthropist; founder of the Tate Gallery
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Nahum (ˈneɪʊm). 1652–1715, British poet, dramatist, and hymn-writer, born in Ireland: poet laureate (1692–1715). He is best known for writing a version of King Lear with a happy ending
Example Sentences
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The prestigious award, which was handed out in a ceremony at London's Tate Modern gallery, recognises works of fiction from around the world that have been translated into English.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The Tate Britain garden made a cultural splash with a water feature and a Barbara Hepworth sculpture.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Tate Belfanti struck out eight in four innings.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
Tate & Lyle, which provides food-and-beverage ingredients, said Thursday that the offer is for 595 pence in cash and up to 20 pence in dividends.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Judge Tate, however, had to be fetched from his farm, where he had gone to feed his horses.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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