Abel
Americannoun
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(in the Bible) the second son of Adam and Eve, slain by his brother, Cain.
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Sir Frederick Augustus, 1827–1902, English chemist: inventor of cordite.
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I. W., 1908–87, U.S. labor leader: president of the United Steelworkers of America 1965–77.
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Niels Henrik 1802–29, Norwegian mathematician.
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a first name.
noun
Example Sentences
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Abel surprised Buffett and the crowd during his opening with a giant “Buffett” sports jersey that was raised to the rafters, with the number 60 emblazoned on it to mark his six-decade run.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Many investors would like to see Berkshire be more aggressive with its share repurchases under new CEO Greg Abel, but the company bought back just $235 million of stock over the quarter.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
“There will be dislocations in markets that again will allow us to act,” Abel said.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
“Both those jerseys will remain in the rafters for the years to come,” said Abel.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Reunited with his wife, Elena, and daughter, Evelyn, Abel was greeted as a hero in the Soviet Union, celebrated for living under the Americans’ noses for nine years.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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