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William Tell
William Tellnouna legendary Swiss patriot forced by the Austrian governor to shoot an apple off his son's head with bow and arrow.
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Tell, William
Tell, WilliamA legendary hero of Switzerland, famous for his skill as an archer. A tyrannical official forced him to shoot an apple off his son's head.
William Tell
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London-listed shares in the owner of betting brands William Hill and 888 were up 13% at 45 pence in Friday morning trading.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Yet the British-based betting outfit William Hill already has published odds on what McIlroy will choose.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025
The favourite Gerri Colombe held off the challenge of Ahoy Senor to win the William Hill Bowl on the opening day of the Aintree Grand National meeting.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2024
“Guys have seen everyone who has gotten cancer, guys dying from cancer,” said William Hill, the president of the Brockton Fire Fighters Local 144 who was successfully treated for testicular cancer.
From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2023
In achieving his success he had the cooperation of Mr. William Hill, the grandfather of J. H. Hill.
From The Journal of Negro History, Volume 7, 1922 by Various
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