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Cavell

American  
[kav-uhl] / ˈkæv əl /

noun

  1. Edith Louisa, 1865–1915, English nurse: executed by the Germans in World War I.


Cavell British  
/ ˈkævəl /

noun

  1. Edith Louisa. 1865–1915, English nurse: executed by the Germans in World War I for helping Allied prisoners to escape

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Before West Ham played Leicester on 27 February, Chris and his guest, singer Paige Cavell, both had six correct results from nine games, with one exact score, and were tied on 90 points.

From BBC

With one game still to be played, he is level with his guest, singer Paige Cavell, who also has six correct results with one exact score.

From BBC

Thank you for printing Elizabeth Cavell’s Op-Ed about prayer on the football field influencing minors.

From Seattle Times

“The film is not anti-Catholic,” Mr. Cavell quoted Ms. Koch as saying.

From New York Times

Air Force B-52 bombers, F-15 fighter jets, drones and other aircraft were involved in the fighting across the country, according to Australia-based security firm The Cavell Group.

From Seattle Times