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playwright

[pley-rahyt] / ˈpleɪˌraɪt /


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However, academics believe the discovery could indicate that the playwright spent more time in London than previously believed.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

"There's a Jewish playwright who survived the Holocaust called Elie Weisel," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

At the end of his book, Mr. Currey regrets not having the space to discuss even more artists, mentioning the choreographer Pina Bausch, the novelist John O’Hara, the playwright Aphra Behn and others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Siena Foster-Soltis, playwright: Taix felt like one of the few remnants of the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

He wanted a more creative career instead, and he set out to develop the skills to become a playwright.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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