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cahill

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[kah-hil, key-] / ˈkɑ hɪl, ˈkeɪ- /

noun

Angling.
  1. an artificial fly having a quill body, golden tag, tan-spotted wings and tail, and gray hackle.


Etymology

Origin of cahill

Perhaps named after its inventor

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About the author: Ben Cahill is a nonresident senior associate in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

From Barron's

“People stay on copper for as long as they can, but the more electrons you run through copper, it starts to lose its fidelity,” said Gabe Cahill, a managing director at investment firm Neuberger Berman who helped lead the latest funding round for Ayar Labs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cahill said his company sees a “phenomenal opportunity” for Ayar Labs to pursue an initial public offering in the near future.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Kraft Heinz is already seeing the benefit of Steve’s deep industry experience and proven track record of building brands and leading large-scale transformations,” John Cahill, chair of Kraft Heinz’s board, said Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

About the author: Ben Cahill is a nonresident fellow at the Arab Gulf states Institute and a regular contributor to Barron’s.

From Barron's