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playwright

[pley-rahyt] / ˈpleɪˌraɪt /


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

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Dame Iris was also a philosopher, playwright and academic, whose books explored morality, love and human relationships.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The socialist playwright George Bernard Shaw appears several times rudely insulting converts he knew.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Jessie Jones, a playwright and actor who appeared on shows such as “Murphy Brown,” “Night Court,” and “Melrose Place,” has died.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Still, he hadn’t earned enough money as a playwright to support his family.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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