Caldwell

American

[kawld-wel, -wuhl] / ˈkɔld wɛl, -wəl /

noun

Erskine, 1903–1987, U.S. novelist.
Sarah, 1924–2006, U.S. conductor and opera producer.
a city in W Idaho.

Caldwell British

/ ˈkɔːldwɛl, -wəl /

noun

Erskine (ˈɜːskɪn). 1903–87, US novelist whose works include Tobacco Road (1933)

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For Jordan Caldwell, turning 30 meant more than celebrating another birthday.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Caldwell is also leaving his position as secretary of state, New Jersey’s top election official, just weeks before the coming midterm elections in November.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Caldwell didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Afton Caldwell, playing for the United States, said it was an "honour" to compete alongside his opponents.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

“Vanessa, get what you’d like and go take a seat with the girls. Mrs. Caldwell, may I have a word with you?”

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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