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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That’s the implication of research from Campbell Harvey of Duke University and Claude Erb, a former commodity-fund manager at TCW.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
"Josh Campbell completely ignores the ball," said Collum.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
John Campbell: It actually can be smart financially to pool cellphone usage into a family plan.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Its premiere was Sunday night at Campbell Hall featuring readings by performance artist Taylor Mac, in flamboyant drag, and unflustered dancer/choreographer Lucinda Childs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Isaac’s words were apparently being prepared for publication when Campbell died in 1876.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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