Dahl

British

/ dɑːl /

noun

Roald (ˈrəʊəld). 1916–90, British writer with Norwegian parents, noted for his short stories and such children's books as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964)

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Lesley Manville is recognised for her role in Greek tragedy Oedipus, and Lithgow for his portayal of Roald Dahl in Giant - both of which previously played in the West End.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

But the only ogre in this story is Dahl.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

His colleague in this translation was the eminent Assyriologist Jacob Dahl, who lends historical authority to Mr. Armitage’s poetical gifts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Molly Dahl, the Congressional Budget Office’s long-term analysis unit chief, testified in the hearing that lower benefits would reduce older adults’ ability to pay for goods and services.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Harald Dahl took his Norwegian wife on a honeymoon in Paris, and after that back to the house in Llandaff.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl

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