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Campbell

American  
[kam-buhl, kam-uhl] / ˈkæm bəl, ˈkæm əl /

noun

  1. Alexander, 1788–1866, U.S. religious leader, born in Ireland: cofounder with his father, Thomas, of the Disciples of Christ Church.

  2. Avril Phaedra Kim, born 1947, Canadian politician: prime minister 1993; first woman in Canada to hold that position.

  3. Colen or Colin, died 1729, Scottish architect and author.

  4. Colin Baron Clyde, 1792–1863, Scottish general.

  5. Sir John, 1779–1861, English jurist and writer: Lord Chancellor of England 1859–61.

  6. Joseph, 1904–87, U.S. mythologist.

  7. Sir Malcolm, 1885–1948, English automobile and speedboat racer.

  8. Mrs. Patrick Beatrice Stella Tanner, 1865–1940, English actress.

  9. Thomas, 1763–1854, Irish religious leader, in the U.S. after 1807: cofounder with his son, Alexander, of the Disciples of Christ Church.

  10. Thomas, 1777–1844, Scottish poet and editor.

  11. a city in western California.

  12. a city in northeastern Ohio.


Campbell British  
/ ˈkæmbəl /

noun

  1. Sir Colin, Baron Clyde. 1792–1863, British field marshal who relieved Lucknow for the second time (1857) and commanded in Oudh, suppressing the Indian Mutiny

  2. Donald. 1921–67, English water speed record-holder

  3. Sir Malcolm, father of Donald Campbell. 1885–1948, English racing driver and land speed record-holder

  4. Mrs Patrick, original name Beatrice Stella Tanner. 1865–1940, English actress

  5. Roy. 1901–57, South African poet. His poetry is often satirical and includes The Flaming Terrapin (1924)

  6. Thomas. 1777–1844, Scottish poet and critic, noted particularly for his war poems Hohenlinden and Ye Mariners of England

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Ben Collins: After Detroit were hindered by a defensive injury crisis last season, Dan Campbell is rewarded as he gets the Lions roaring again.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

“It really validates what we felt as exhibitors,” said Gunsky, who is the second-generation owner of the Campbell, Calif.-based chain.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

“Nobody’s going to go out and make a huge multibillion-dollar investment based on three months of record margins,” said Robert Campbell, an analyst at Energy Aspects in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Other intriguing players, such as wideout Dalevon Campbell, outside linebacker Kyle Kennard and linebacker Junior Colson, a third-round pick in 2024, were waived.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

“You sure are! You’re just sorry!” screeched Aunt Loma, snatching Campbell Junior out of his arms.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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