Chamberlain, Neville

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A British prime minister who tried to avoid war between Britain and Germany by negotiating the Munich Pact in 1938, under which Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, was allowed to extend its territory into parts of Czechoslovakia. Chamberlain proclaimed that the pact had secured “peace in our time,” but his political foes called the pact appeasement. World War II broke out less than a year later.

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How to use Chamberlain, Neville in a sentence

Neville Longbottom is a popular Herbology teacher at Hogwarts, married to Hannah.
Shock! Harry Potter Has Gray Hair|Tom Sykes|July 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Wilt Chamberlain once pointed out that “nobody loves Goliath,” as an excuse for his enduring unpopularity.
Shaq, Year One|Charles P. Pierce|May 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Tipitina's opened about 14 years ago, the same year the Neville Brothers formed.
The Stacks: The Neville Brothers Stake Their Claim as Bards of the Bayou|John Ed Bradley|April 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Downstairs, a band called Def Generation, composed mostly of Neville progeny, is killing the hour before the brothers come on.
The Stacks: The Neville Brothers Stake Their Claim as Bards of the Bayou|John Ed Bradley|April 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

On a wall already covered with graffiti, someone has written "AARON NEVILLE WEARS PANTYHOSE."
The Stacks: The Neville Brothers Stake Their Claim as Bards of the Bayou|John Ed Bradley|April 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After all, may not even John Burns be human; may not Mr. Chamberlain himself have a heart that can feel for another?
God and my Neighbour|Robert Blatchford
Mr. Chamberlain omitted to mention the last-named impost, but no doubt that was his artfulness.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, April 28, 1920|Various
Neville was graciously received, and the Pope ordered the Scots and their abettors at his court to prison.
King Robert the Bruce|A. F. Murison
The Chamberlain, thus fiercely attacked, was very feebly defended.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
As to agriculture, he said that he had a conversation with Mr. Chamberlain on the subject just before the dissolution.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, July 27, 1895|Various