Shirley Sentence Examples

Cultivated forms of this, with exquisite shades of colour and without any blotch at the base of the petals, are known as Shirley poppies.

Jeremy Paxman's back and talks to Michael Portillo a bit more, with Lord Falconer and Shirley Williams remaining virtual bystanders.

Thanks to its two stars, plus the best slapstick since I Love Lucy, Laverne & Shirley became a Tuesday night institution.

I was a close ally of its founders, especially the charismatic Shirley Williams and the organizational supremo of the right, Bill Rodgers.

Of his relations with his brother-authors little is known; it was natural that he should exchange complimentary verses with James Shirley, and that he should join in the chorus of laments over the death of Ben Jonson.

The Fairies and Queen positively radiating a magical light Sports Day Presentation 1950 Holgate won the cup, and Shirley was in Form II.

Shirley with Massachusetts troops also took part in the Oswego expedition of 1755; and Massachusetts proposed, and lent the chief assistance in the expedition of Nova Scotia in 1755 which ended in the removal of the Acadians.

Subsequently he was chaplain, first to the royalist Sir Robert Shirley of Eatington (1629-1656), and then at the Exeter House chapel.

The expedition was undertaken on his suggestion and its success was largely due to his energy and enthusiasm; in September 1749 £ 183,650 (English) in coin was brought to Boston to cover the outlay of Massachusetts, and largely through Shirley's influence this was used for the redemption of outstanding paper money, thus re-establishing the finances of the province, a subject to which Shirley had given much attention.

Both in the colonies and in England, whither he returned in 1749 on leave of absence, Shirley kept up an active agitation for the expulsion of the French from the whole of Canada.

He published a Journal of the Siege of Louisbourg (1745), and The Conduct of General William Shirley Briefly Stated (1758).

To settle the latter question he made a journey to Boston, in 1756, to confer with Governor William Shirley.

It is said that the Lollard Conclusions printed by Canon Shirley (p. 360) contain the substance of this petition.

Dinwiddie was especially active at this time in urging the co-operation of the colonies against the French in the Ohio Valley; but none of the other governors, except William Shirley of Massachusetts, was then much concerned about the western frontier, and he could accomplish very little.

Dearest husband of Marcia, dear father of Christopher and Michael, father-in-law of Shirley and Lesley, loving grandpa of Victoria and Marcia.

Shirley believes the secret lies in the flavor of the home-made marmalade which she always uses.

I was equally resolute that Shirley, being the subject of the test, should reveal his effort first.

But before we could get to the unveiling of the drawings, Shirley and I had a little set-to.

Laverne & Shirley became the first situation comedy ever to hit number one in the weekly ratings with its first airing.

Around this time, Shirley Temple and Roy Rogers were popular movie stars, and Cherry Cokes were frequently called by the stars' names.

Children were frequently served Shirley Temples or Roy Rogers drinks at restaurants while their parents sipped "real" cocktails.

Grenadine syrup is used in many alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, such as a Virgin Shirley Temple.

Kiefer Sutherland and his twin sister Rachel were born to Canadian actors Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas in London.

News of her rehab has many wondering if she will be able to participate in filming her newest movie, Poor Things, with Olympia Dukakis, Shirley MacLaine and Rosario Dawson.

Even in the financially strapped eras of the 1930s and 1940s, girls' party clothes featured plenty of frills (think of Shirley Temple in any of her movies).

The one major difference between these and Shirley Temple-style dresses is that the modern dresses are longer.

A well-known strain is that of the "Shirley Poppy," now much varied as to color, the latest gains being pretty salmon tints.

Named Hybrids Rupifragum - Little hairy plants like a perennial Shirley Poppy, of delicate appearance, 1 to 2 feet high, with a neat habit, and useful for cutting.

The band consists of guitarist and vocalist Jon Foreman, bass guitar player Tim Foreman, drummer Chad Butler, guitar player Drew Shirley and guitar/keyboard player Jerome Fontamillas.

Her Room carries 36 styles of plus size boy shorts by manufacturers that include Panache, HOTmilk, Barely There and Shirley of Hollywood.

Shenandoah Vineyards of California was started by Shirley and Leon Sobon in 1997 in the Shenandoah Valley in California.

Shirley's Preschool Science Activities is full of interesting science activities and resources for science experiments and nature activities.

Two Rode Together - Released in 1961, this film stars the incomparable Jimmy Stewart, Richard Widmark, Shirley Jones and Linda Cristal.

Two Mules for Sister Sara - A well-known western film released in 1970 stars Clint Eastwood and Shirley MacLaine.

The late Leslie Nielsen co-stars, and was the first to utter the classic phrase, "Yes, I am serious, and don't call me Shirley."

Terms of Endearment (1983) - Shirley MacLaine stars as a woman who is devoted to her daughter until the very end when she's demanding the hospital staff give her drugs to ease her pain.

Among those who became stars during the '80s were Jill Summers as Phyllis Pearce, Bill Waddington as Percy Sugden and Lisa Lewis as Shirley Armitage, the program's first black character.

Shirley Jones, Shaun and David and more - they are a great family to get advice from.

One of my favorite memories of that year was my Sunday night dinners at my great-aunt Shirley's apartment.

You could start with these butterfly panties from Jezebel or these from Shirley of Hollywood.

That's why LoveToKnow spoke with Dana Walczuk, Design Director for Shirley of Hollywood.

Learn how the line got started, what's coming soon and where to buy your own smoldering, sexy lingerie sets, all from our interview with Dana Walczuk of Shirley of Hollywood.

His father, Herman Schlobohm, had bought the company name Shirley of Hollywood from one of his customers that was retiring from the business.

Roy started making sexy lingerie under the name of Shirley of Hollywood.

Two of my uncle's sons--Ron and Eric Schlobohm--have been working at Shirley's for over 18 years.

My brother, Kirk Schlobohm has also worked at Shirley's for over 15 years.

Our customers hear about us from our fabulous sales representatives, via buzz building partnerships (such as the Pussycat Dolls recording group taking Shirley's Sexy Satin Bustier on tour with them) and through promotions and publicity.

There, they can also find a store near them, or visit a number of quality retailers who sell Shirley, including Pampered Passions and Henry and June, among others.

For Spring 2007, Shirley of Hollywood is going big into purple and the many different shades of this hot hue.

Shirley of Hollywood has always prided itself on offering something for everyone.

What makes Shirley of Hollywood stand out against the competition?

Shirley of Hollywood handpicks its own fine fabrics and designs each garment using live models to meet the company's unique, high-end specifications for fit and comfort.

This stretch satin skirtini, designed by Shirley of Hollywood, is gently pleated and trimmed with pink.

They soon discovered that the name Mighty Joe Young was already taken, and so they switch to a somewhat vulgar name including the name Shirley Temple.

They soon realized their dirty Shirley Temple band name wasn't very radio or record label friendly, but they did like the STP initials that that name had.

Hough's parents divorced when she was 10, and to protect her from the divorce proceedings, they sent her and her brother to London with dance coaches Corky and Shirley Ballas.

The producers of the film wanted Garland from the outset, but the head of the studio tried to override them and get Shirley Temple.

The real problem for Shirley is that she has lost track of how many cats are living in her home, and she can't keep up with their needs.

Haunted houses are always good movie fare, and Shirley Jackson's 1959 novel, The Haunting of Hill House, is probably one of the scariest haunting novels.

The little girl was adorable in a Shirley Temple kind of way.

In 1579 Christopher Burroughs built a ship at Nizhniy Novgorod and traded across the Caspian to Baku; and in 1598 Sir Anthony and Robert Shirley arrived in Persia, and Robert was afterwards sent by the shah to Europe as his ambassador.

To foreigners, especially Christians, he showed a spirit of tolerance; two Englishmen, Sir Anthony and Sir Robert Shirley, or Sherley, were admitted to his confidence.

A triennial parliament, a cabinet, a privy council, and an elaborate judicial system were established, and the cumbrous machinery was placed in the hands of a " prime minister," a retired Wesleyan missionary, Mr Shirley Baker.

Few Englishmen retained estates of any importance after the Conquest, but one, Elfin, an under-tenant of Henry de Ferrers, not only held a considerable property but was the ancestor of the Derbyshire family of Brailsford, The families of Shirley and Gresley can also boast an unbroken descent.

In the 17th century, Thomas Shirley brought the natural gas of Wigan, in Shropshire, to the notice of the Royal Society.

Shirley, who, after acting as its chairman for many years, was elected the president, and occupied that position until his death in March 1904.

Southampton Common, with its fine avenue, north of the town, was formerly part of the manor of Shirley.

The area, which includes the suburbs of Shirley, Freemantle and others, is 4501 acres.

The most noteworthy administration was that of William Shirley (1741-1749 and 1753-1756), who at one time was the commanding officer of the British forces in North America.

The fact that such a famous ballerina chose Shirley to compose for her new show is a triumph for Shirley.

There was another problem; George had built a wall separating Shirley House from the road and this caused problems with rainwater drainage.

This time Shirley's X-rays showed a broken femur in her hip.

In 1878 the congregation moved to an iron hall in Finchley Lane, built by Stephen Shirley as a temperance hall.

Her mentor was Ethel Meglin, a woman who helped launch Shirley Temple's career.