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Campbell

[kam-buhl, kam-uhl]

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

/ 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

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On H&R Block’s most recent conference call, president Curtis Campbell mentioned “our investment in AI moving forward and our ability to actually improve the productivity of our Tax Pros.”

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“No matter what Block has tried over a fairly sustained period of time, it simply has not been resonating with investors,” Seaport Research analyst Jeff Campbell wrote after the company’s last earnings report.

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However an innocuous collision with Queensland Reds' Jock Campbell in the team's second tour match, left Daly's right forearm with a fracture running the length of the bone.

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"I got a bit shirty about it," Durham coach Campbell said.

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McCluskie and Campbell both pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud and have been cooperating with the federal government.

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