Caldwell
Americannoun
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Erskine, 1903–1987, U.S. novelist.
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Sarah, 1924–2006, U.S. conductor and opera producer.
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a city in W Idaho.
noun
Example Sentences
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The Australian demographer John Charles Caldwell observed that fertility is high in agricultural societies because children generate economic value through their labor and later provide support for aging parents.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
During his police ombudsman interview, the then Det Ch Insp Caldwell was asked about "intelligence and reports from members of the public" that the death of Katie Simpson "was suspicious".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Morningstar chief U.S. economist Preston Caldwell wrote on Wednesday that he doesn’t expect rate cuts until 2027.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
The team typically carries five or six defensive linemen, and Barrett joins a group that includes Teair Tart, Jamaree Caldwell and Dalvin Tomlinson.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
The bulletin board was crammed with the announcements and activities of groups that didn’t exist anywhere near Caldwell, Idaho.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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