Caleb
Americannoun
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(in the Bible) a Hebrew leader, sent as a spy into the land of Canaan.
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a male given name.
Etymology
Origin of Caleb
From Hebrew Kālēbh “dog”
Example Sentences
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“Astronomers would sit at that telescope for hours and hours waiting for a planet to be visible. It’s the same concept as being in the studio,” said the musician born Caleb Toliver.
From Los Angeles Times
Karen's son Caleb is still receiving treatment for the side effects of a brain tumour which was diagnosed while he just three.
From BBC
When Caleb resumed his treatment at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital he was put back on the drugs, but no-one would tell her why.
From BBC
The Rams had the ball late in the fourth quarter but were forced to punt — and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sent the game into overtime with a spectacular touchdown pass.
From Los Angeles Times
The Seattle Seahawks demolished the San Francisco 49ers to host the NFC Championship game - where they will face a Los Angeles Rams side that survived yet another Caleb Williams comeback to escape from Chicago after an overtime epic.
From BBC
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