fanny

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The electricity at the Imperial Theatre is as supercharged as it was at the August Wilson Theatre when Michele took over the role of Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of “Funny Girl.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Hakimi's lawyer Fanny Colin questioned the woman's co-operation in the investigation.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The exciting sport of ski cross involves plenty of drama and the last Olympics was no exception, as Switzerland's Fanny Smith well knows.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Fanny Fern was the highest paid newspaper columnist of her time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Aunt Fanny began to skid on wet reeds.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck