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playwright

[pley-rahyt] / ˈpleɪˌraɪt /


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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

But one senses that the playwright is at a loss to find a plausible ending after the simmering conflicts have erupted into a full conflagration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

But the playwright who also wrote “Street Scene” didn’t want the bold effects of his drama to eclipse the human story.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Her character is the conscience of the drama, the voice of the playwright.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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