Charteris

British  

/ ˈtʃɑːtərɪs /

noun

1. Leslie, original name Leslie Charles Bowyer Yin. 1907–93, British novelist, born in Singapore: created the character Simon Templar, known as The Saint, the central character in many adventure novels

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Charteris

Ruth Charteris KC said that overall, safer sleep advice had worked to save the lives of thousands of babies but she was concerned by the findings which showed unsafe co-sleeping was still happening.

From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2024

Her private secretary, Martin Charteris, later recalled finding the new monarch at her desk, “sitting erect, no tears, color up a little, fully accepting her destiny.”

From Washington Times ● Sep. 8, 2022

Jurors heard that seconds later, Smith stopped in Charteris Road where Mr Boudhane and another moped rider had parked.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2022

The “last resort” option to dismiss Whitman’s government was discussed in the letters, and Charteris confirmed to Kerr that he had the authority to use it.

From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2020

Thus Mr. Charteris fared, much encouraged, and greatly heightened in determination.

From The Crooked Stick or Pollies's Probation by Rolf Boldrewood

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