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 Charlotte Caldwell, celebrating her son Billy's 21st birthday was something she feared would never happen.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

Billy Caldwell, from Castlederg in County Tyrone, has a severe form of epilepsy, which at one point had him suffering hundreds of "life-threatening" seizures a day.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

Drivers don’t shop for cars every year, noted Jessica Caldwell, head of insights at Edmunds.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

According to Puck News’ Leigh Ann Caldwell, who cited “a reputable Democratic source,” the congresswoman and her fiancé Riley Roberts called off their engagement “about 18 months ago.”

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026

Rachel Caldwell gave Mrs. Friedman her undivided attention.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben

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