Definitions for O. Henry
oʊ ˈhɛn rio. hen·ry

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1. Porter, William Sydney Porter, O. Henrynoun

   United States writer of short stories whose pen name was O. Henry (1862-1910)

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1. O. Henry

   William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer known primarily for his short stories, though he also wrote poetry and non-fiction. His works include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Duplicity of Hargraves", and "The Ransom of Red Chief", as well as the novel Cabbages and Kings. Porter's stories are known for their naturalist observations, witty narration, and surprise endings. Porter's legacy includes the O. Henry Award, an annual prize awarded to outstanding short stories.

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1. o. henry

   O. Henry is the pseudonym of American writer William Sydney Porter, best known for his short stories that are noted for their unexpected twist endings, interesting characters, and humorous tones. Some of his most popular works include "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Ransom of Red Chief". The pen name "O. Henry" was first used in 1902 while he was serving time in prison for embezzlement charges.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of O. Henry in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

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   The numerical value of O. Henry in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of O. Henry in a Sentence

1. Jessica Cisneros:

   At every turn, my congressman has stood in opposition to the Texas Democratic agenda. From being anti-union to being anti-choice and with the House majority on the line, Henry Cuellar could very much be the deciding vote on the future of reproductive rights in this country and we just can not afford that risk.

2. Spun Gold:

   Kate Middleton has worked this act, [Her husband] Prince William is the star and she is the supporting star. Prince Philip has brilliantly walked two paces behind the queen. The queen mother knew you supported the king. Meghan, even though she is a famous actress, [her fiance] is Prince Henry of Wales. She will be Princess Henry of Wales. She’s the support. That’s one of the things people in this documentary have warned. Be wary of becoming the star.

3. The Prime Minister office:

   We demand the resignation of Ariel Henry as soon as possible... The solution for the crisis is the resignation of Ariel Henry...

4. Mrs Henry Adams (c. 1880):

   Henry James chews more than he bites off.

5. Josh Kraushaar:

   It's a sign that the political reality has finally hit the Biden administration, that some of the more successful Democratic candidates, frankly, were ones like Congressman Henry Cuellar or Sen. Mark Kelly, who were adamant about their criticism of how the Biden administration has handled border security over the last two years.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O._Henry
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