Burrell
Americannoun
noun
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The Sparks claimed a 47-44 halftime lead after a steal by Burrell, which she followed with a crafty reverse layup in the final seconds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
If they create a core of young players around Brink, Burrell and Akoa Makani, they will have another chance to get a rebuild right.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Forward Dearica Hamby anchored the Sparks with 18, scoring her team’s first seven points, and forward Rae Burrell — after starting 0-for-5 shooting — finished with 20.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Burrell was diagnosed in June 2022 with a glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain tumour, which typically carries a life expectancy of 12-18 months.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
On one of our trips over the road we had a call from Mr. Anson Burrell, the gubernatorial candidate who was making the race against the machine.
From The Wreckers by Francis Lynde
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