Campbell
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Alexander, 1788–1866, U.S. religious leader, born in Ireland: cofounder with his father, Thomas, of the Disciples of Christ Church.
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Avril Phaedra Kim, born 1947, Canadian politician: prime minister 1993; first woman in Canada to hold that position.
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Colen or Colin, died 1729, Scottish architect and author.
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Colin Baron Clyde, 1792–1863, Scottish general.
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Sir John, 1779–1861, English jurist and writer: Lord Chancellor of England 1859–61.
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Joseph, 1904–87, U.S. mythologist.
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Sir Malcolm, 1885–1948, English automobile and speedboat racer.
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Mrs. Patrick Beatrice Stella Tanner, 1865–1940, English actress.
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Thomas, 1763–1854, Irish religious leader, in the U.S. after 1807: cofounder with his son, Alexander, of the Disciples of Christ Church.
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Thomas, 1777–1844, Scottish poet and editor.
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a city in western California.
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a city in northeastern Ohio.
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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
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Donald. 1921–67, English water speed record-holder
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Sir Malcolm, father of Donald Campbell. 1885–1948, English racing driver and land speed record-holder
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Mrs Patrick, original name Beatrice Stella Tanner. 1865–1940, English actress
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Roy. 1901–57, South African poet. His poetry is often satirical and includes The Flaming Terrapin (1924)
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Thomas. 1777–1844, Scottish poet and critic, noted particularly for his war poems Hohenlinden and Ye Mariners of England
Example Sentences
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Campbell was breathing and alert when he was taken to the hospital.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Jack Campbell was lying face down and motionless on the field after tackling Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
The DUP MP for East Londonderry Gregory Campbell said Lockhart's resignation had come as no surprise and could prove a "pivotal moment" for the wider unionist family.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
An emotional @aidanhutch97 being a leader for the @Lions defense after Jack Campbell was carted off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
Ms. Campbell once again gave her famous bright-white smile.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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