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Charteris

British

/ ˈtʃɑːtərɪs /

noun

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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Solicitor general, Ruth Charteris KC, said the figures suggested some babies were dying in "high-risk" co-sleeping situations.

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

However, the requests were rejected by Solicitor General Ruth Charteris QC, who said the Crown reserved its right to prosecute in all matters related to the case.

From BBC • May 9, 2022

But the ultimate decision, it was stressed, remained with Kerr, with Charteris telling him the “unenviable” choice was his to make.

From Slate • Jul. 15, 2020

He was laughing and shaking hands with Trent; then he touched his helmet as he saw Dana Charteris.

From Caravans By Night A Romance of India by Hervey, Harry

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