Biel
Americannoun
noun
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French name: Bienne. a town in NW Switzerland, on Lake Biel. Pop: 48 655 (2000)
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German name: Bielersee. a lake in NW Switzerland: remains of lake dwellings were discovered here in the 19th century. Area: 39 sq km (15 sq miles)
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Starring Cena, Jessica Biel, Arturo Castro, Sam Richardson and Teyonah Parris, the movie directed by Sam Hargrave melds high-octane scenes with more humorous moments.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
The action scenes proved difficult for both Cena and his co-star Biel.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Biel, Switzerland-based Swatch is led by the family of Nicolas Hayek, credited with saving Swiss watchmaking in the 1980s from the threat of low-cost quartz models from Japan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
I went to the TV Guide Awards that year with my friend, actor Ben Salisbury, and I met Jessica Biel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025
I knew well enough who would be likely to ask me, but as I had no invitation yet, I answered, 'Oh, Joe or Biel, I suppose; father won't trust me with anyone else!'
From Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No 3, September 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy by Various
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