Theodosia
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Identity is slippery in this play, as it was for the actress, who started out as Theodosia Goodman from Ohio but was marketed by Hollywood, under her screen name, as an exoticized Arab.
From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2023
“A gun looked to be artfully concealed,” Officer Theodosia White, who spotted the gun, said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2023
Songwriter and playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda had joined the cast of his hit musical "Hamilton" to virtually perform the song "Dear Theodosia" at a congressional event.
From Salon • Jan. 9, 2022
Theodosia, meanwhile, was at the Burrs’ home in New York, grappling with terminal stomach cancer.
From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2019
Anyhow, Aunt Theodosia was going on about her African adventures, leading up to the time King Leopold of Belgium presented her with a medal.
From "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker
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