bean

Example Sentences

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When Bean finally told his family he was gay, in 1996 — three years before clueing in an unsuspecting public via a Miami Herald article — none of his loved ones blinked.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The families of LGBTQ+ pioneers Glenn Burke and Billy Bean wiped away tears after an exhibit at Dodger Stadium honoring their loved ones was unveiled.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Pinzari has had to close one of his businesses, the Bean Café, for more than a year.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The discovery began when Aaron Bean, a professional horticulturalist who was helping band birds on a large outback property in Queensland, noticed an unusual plant growing in the landscape.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Why you’re there, at the Bean Bar, wrapping day-old muffins, has nothing to do with a boy.

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead