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Peele

American  
[peel] / pil /

noun

  1. George, 1558?–97?, English dramatist.


Peele British  
/ piːl /

noun

  1. George. ?1556–?96, English dramatist and poet. His works include the pastoral drama The Arraignment of Paris (1584) and the comedy The Old Wives' Tale (1595)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In 2028, the company will present “Good Bones,” a collaboration between two Pulitzer Prize winners: Composer Michael Abels, known for his scores for Jordan Peele films, and playwright James Ijames, author of “Fat Ham.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

In her “Vanity Fair” cover story last year, Charli told writer Anna Peele that she turned down a Brat Tour documentary, despite her label pressuring her to make one.

From Salon Feb. 8, 2026

Following the success of writer-director Jordan Peele and his film “Get Out,” Todd spoke about the evolution of Black horror movies and the ability of Black artists to make movies with a Black perspective.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 9, 2024

As part of her tribute, Madsen praised the "gift" that the film's co-writer Jordan Peele had given herself and Todd to "let us live again as lovers".

From BBC Nov. 9, 2024

Mr. Dyce, with very good reason, "doubts" whether Peele is the author of the ballad, but has printed it, Peele's Works, ii.

From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume I (of 8) by Various

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