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Wingate

British

/ ˈwɪnˌɡeɪt /

noun

Orde ( Charles ) (ɔːd). 1903–44, British soldier. During World War II he organized the Chindits in Burma (Myanmar) to disrupt Japanese communications. He died in an air crash

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Drafted by the Rams in 2023, Evans had to adjust because, as both punter and kicker at tiny Wingate University in North Carolina, he had no college experience with holding.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

Mairi Wingate has been the postmistress in Barton-upon-Humber for 19 years and says there are lots of reasons people prefer cash.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2024

Stewart Wingate, airport chief executive, said the "strong start" is thanks to "robust planning" and it has delivered a "reliable and enjoyable experience" for passengers.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2024

Wingate lived in her Toyota Camry for a while and, in August, moved into a tent at City Hall with Roscoe, her 50-pound pug and Boston terrier mix.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2024

“Unless Wingate filed a brief. Okay, we’re a block away.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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