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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In a statement, CEO Abel Avellan said three satellites are set to be launched to orbit in mid-June, while more than 20 additional spacecraft are in production.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
“There will be dislocations in markets that again will allow us to act,” Abel said.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
Abel introduced some of Berkshire’s subsidiary CEOs to the crowd on Saturday.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
What’s Next: Abel said that Berkshire would deploy its cash, which is growing about $50 billion annually from earnings, but has not shared specifics.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Abel and Cohen met outside the zoo’s birdhouse, sat together on a bench, and began making plans.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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