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Rommel

American

[rom-uhl, ruhm-, rawm-uhl] / ˈrɒm əl, ˈrʌm-, ˈrɔm əl /

noun

Erwin the Desert Fox, 1891–1944, German field marshal: commander of the German forces in North Africa in World War II.

Rommel British

/ ˈrɔməl /

noun

Erwin (ˈɛrviːn), nicknamed the Desert Fox . 1891–1944, German field marshal, noted for his brilliant generalship in N Africa in World War II. Later a commander in N France, he committed suicide after the officers' plot against Hitler

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But Rommel Banlaoi, a Manila-based security analyst, told AFP that while many insurgent groups were "on the run", they were far from eradicated.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

I explained to him that Rommel had to commit suicide after taking part in a plot against Hitler.”

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2024

Rommel reflected for a moment and came back with an answer.

From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2022

Town manager Rommel Pazmino said Landover Hills received federal covid relief funds in 2021 that the town used to help residents, through senior and rental-assistance programs, and local businesses.

From Washington Post • Jun. 22, 2022

I had to do everything this morning, drive the float, wheel the handcart with the bags, sit in the pub, drink lemonade, listen to the men discussing who is the best, Rommel or Montgomery.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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