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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But he said he gave other investment ideas to Abel, who took over as CEO in January and has oversight of the firm’s enormous stock portfolio.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Abel called it “a prized asset in a very tough industry” in his first letter to shareholders in February.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Berkshire’s latest 13-F filing covers the first quarter since Greg Abel became CEO and Buffett moved to the role of chairman.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
CEO Greg Abel, who succeeded Warren Buffett at year-end, now oversees the entire portfolio.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The thumbtack was a signal to his new boss, Rudolf Abel: he’d arrived safely and was ready to work.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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