betty

Example Sentences

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This was inspired by a combination of a painting by the artist Henri Rousseau, an advert she saw on TV about protecting bears and the actress Betty Davis, who she loves for her "special, hooded eyes".

From BBC

In “A Slumless America: Mary K. Simkhovitch and the Dream of Affordable Housing,” Betty Boyd Caroli, a historian at the City University of New York, brings to life the story of a legion of well-off college graduates, raised in comfort, who chose to take up residence in crowded immigrant neighborhoods and help newcomers adjust to and thrive in America.

From The Wall Street Journal

Betty Yee, a former state controller and party vice chair, placed second in the endorsement vote with 17%; former U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Former state Controller Betty Yee told how she shared a bedroom with four siblings.

From Los Angeles Times

While Hicks and other party leaders did not publicly name the candidates who ought to leave the race, among the candidates lagging in the polls are state Supt. of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, former state Controller Betty Yee, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and former Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon.

From Los Angeles Times