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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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 154 yards and a touchdown with one interception and Chicago never trailed in a statement win sure to quiet critics who have noted that most of their victories have come against teams with losing records.
From Barron's
He was averaging an eye-popping 11 yards per attempt, two yards better than Caleb Williams in his Heisman-winning season.
From Los Angeles Times
Emmy-winning TV host and cosmetics mogul Yue-Sai Kan proudly showed off her stunning dwelling in the tony Manhattan enclave of Sutton Place, which she snapped up 30 years ago for $5 million, while speaking to TikTok sensation Caleb Simpson.
From MarketWatch
They look dangerous on both sides of the ball, with a defence that leads the league in interceptions and total turnovers and, in Caleb Williams, a young player now used to winning tight games.
From BBC
He started the day one behind leaders Caleb Surratt and Dean Burmester but was one ahead by the turn and came home in six-under 65 to win by three at 22-under par.
From Barron's
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