Campbell
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Alexander, 1788–1866, U.S. religious leader, born in Ireland: cofounder with his father, Thomas, of the Disciples of Christ Church.
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Avril Phaedra Kim, born 1947, Canadian politician: prime minister 1993; first woman in Canada to hold that position.
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Colen or Colin, died 1729, Scottish architect and author.
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Colin Baron Clyde, 1792–1863, Scottish general.
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Sir John, 1779–1861, English jurist and writer: Lord Chancellor of England 1859–61.
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Joseph, 1904–87, U.S. mythologist.
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Sir Malcolm, 1885–1948, English automobile and speedboat racer.
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Mrs. Patrick Beatrice Stella Tanner, 1865–1940, English actress.
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Thomas, 1763–1854, Irish religious leader, in the U.S. after 1807: cofounder with his son, Alexander, of the Disciples of Christ Church.
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Thomas, 1777–1844, Scottish poet and editor.
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a city in western California.
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a city in northeastern Ohio.
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Sir Colin, Baron Clyde. 1792–1863, British field marshal who relieved Lucknow for the second time (1857) and commanded in Oudh, suppressing the Indian Mutiny
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Donald. 1921–67, English water speed record-holder
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Sir Malcolm, father of Donald Campbell. 1885–1948, English racing driver and land speed record-holder
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Mrs Patrick, original name Beatrice Stella Tanner. 1865–1940, English actress
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Roy. 1901–57, South African poet. His poetry is often satirical and includes The Flaming Terrapin (1924)
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Thomas. 1777–1844, Scottish poet and critic, noted particularly for his war poems Hohenlinden and Ye Mariners of England
Example Sentences
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Campbell has been in every “Scream” installment except the most recent one released in 2023, which was then trying to reboot the series with a pair of sisters played by Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega.
From Los Angeles Times
Neve Campbell helped cement the legacy of the decades-old ‘Scream’ franchise before stepping away following a pay dispute.
From Los Angeles Times
Ms. Campbell, never the most beguiling actress, has appeared in every entry except “Scream VI” and gives another perfunctory performance.
Neve Campbell helped cement the “Scream” franchise’s legacy in the horror genre, which is why stepping away from the sixth movie was a difficult decision.
From Los Angeles Times
Campbell was found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow after a 15-day trial.
From BBC
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