Caleb

[key-luhb]

noun

1. (in the Bible) a Hebrew leader, sent as a spy into the land of Canaan.

2. a male given name.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Caleb¹

From Hebrew Kālēbh “dog”

Example Sentences

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 154 yards and a touchdown with one interception and Chicago never trailed in a statement win sure to quiet critics who have noted that most of their victories have come against teams with losing records.

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He was averaging an eye-popping 11 yards per attempt, two yards better than Caleb Williams in his Heisman-winning season.

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Emmy-winning TV host and cosmetics mogul Yue-Sai Kan proudly showed off her stunning dwelling in the tony Manhattan enclave of Sutton Place, which she snapped up 30 years ago for $5 million, while speaking to TikTok sensation Caleb Simpson.

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They look dangerous on both sides of the ball, with a defence that leads the league in interceptions and total turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a young player now used to winning tight games.

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He started the day one behind leaders Caleb Surratt and Dean Burmester but was one ahead by the turn and came home in six-under 65 to win by three at 22-under par.

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