Cavill

[kav-uhl]

noun

1. Frederick, 1839–1927, Australian swimmer and coach, born in England: developed the Australian crawl.

2. his son Sydney St. Leonards Sid, 1881–1945, Australian-American swimmer and coach: developed the butterfly stroke.

Example Sentences

Scottish actress Karen Gillan has confirmed she is to star in a remake of 80s cult movie Highlander alongside Henry Cavill.

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Gillan will take on the role of the wife of Connor McLeod – played by former Superman actor Cavill - the love of his life, who he meets while still a young man.

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And much has been made about Henry Cavill’s stern, darker portrayal of the titular hero in 2013’s “Man of Steel” and the following “Batman v. Superman” and “Justice League” films.

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That was followed by 2016’s “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” with Cavill returning and Ben Affleck as Batman, which was panned by critics but made more than $874 million worldwide.

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The 2013 blockbuster “Man of Steel,” directed by Zack Snyder and starring Henry Cavill, introduced a grittier, darker tone to the superhero’s story, including Superman’s controversial neck-snapping kill of a villain.

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