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Mitchell

American  
[mich-uhl] / ˈmɪtʃ əl /

noun

  1. Arthur, 1934–2018, U.S. ballet dancer, choreographer, and ballet company director.

  2. John, 1870–1919, U.S. labor leader.

  3. Margaret, 1900–49, U.S. novelist.

  4. Maria, 1818–89, U.S. astronomer.

  5. Peter, 1920–92, British biochemist: Nobel Prize 1978.

  6. Silas Weir 1829–1914, U.S. physician and novelist.

  7. William, 1879–1936, U.S. general: pioneer in the field of aviation.

  8. Mount, a mountain in western North Carolina: highest peak in the eastern United States, 6,684 feet (2,037 meters).

  9. a city in southeastern South Dakota.

  10. a male given name, form of Michael.


Mitchell British  
/ ˈmɪtʃəl /

noun

  1. Joni, original name Roberta Joan Anderson. born 1943, Canadian folk-rock singer and songwriter. Her albums include Blue (1971), Court and Spark (1974), Mingus (1979), Turbulent Indigo (1994), and Shine (2007)

  2. Margaret. 1900–49, US novelist; author of Gone with the Wind (1936)

  3. Reginald Joseph. 1895–1937, British aeronautical engineer; designer of the Spitfire fighter

  4. Sir Thomas Livingstone , known as Major Mitchell. 1792–1855, Australian explorer born in Scotland

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Mitchell Scientific  
/ mĭch′əl /
  1. American astronomer and educator noted for her study of sunspots and nebulae and for her 1847 discovery of a comet.


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In contrast, Mitchell argued the national environment would actually help him.

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

Supervisor Holly Mitchell voiced concerns about Measure A when the board discussed placing it on the ballot this year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

At just 15 years old, Mitchell Lawrie has his sights on a £501,000 bullseye should he beat world darts champion Luke Littler in a potentially life-changing live appearance on national television.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

But will McParland get much gametime ahead of the established duo of Jack van Poortvliet and Alex Mitchell, and will Tuipulotu get any minutes when competing with the highly experienced George and Cowan-Dickie?

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

“I’ll bet your co-star is too, Ms. Arden. What do you say, Mr. Mitchell? Care for a beverage?”

From "George" by Alex Gino

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