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Cockerell

British

/ ˈkɒkərəl /

noun

Sir Christopher Sydney. 1910–99, British engineer, who invented the hovercraft

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Among the key figures in her story are that sociable littérateur Sydney Cockerell and the high-rolling book dealers A.S.W.

From Washington Post • Apr. 10, 2019

As Simon Cockerell, general manager for Beijing-based Koryo Tours, the company that arranged my trip, told the Associated Press: “I think a lot of the attraction is the ‘Pyongyang’ part rather than the ‘marathon’ part.”

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2014

“Some advertising exists, but it’s not the overwhelming sensory experience that you have anywhere else,” says Cockerell.

From Time • Aug. 20, 2013

Cockerell lived up to his name with his post match comments to espn commentators.

From BBC • May 25, 2013

Cockerell had already hauled her as far as that ridiculous statue when Capricorn called him back.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

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