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Dahl

/ dɑːl /

noun

  1. DahlRoald19161990MBritishWRITING: short-story writerWRITING: children's author 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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The story was a very subversive fairy tale by Roald Dahl, and a fantastic part.

Dahl went on to attain nationwide fame and his own syndicated broadcast as a result of Disco Demolition Night.

Fidell has spoken with Dahl but not yet met with him in person.

Bergdahl is expected to meet with Dahl soon but has not done so yet, Fidell said.

“It was a great overreach on the part of the government,” Dahl said.

In this state he was found by Dr Dahl, who came to him at two o'clock.

I may not be a top-flight genius like Metternick or Dahl, but my reputation does carry some weight with the Board.

Dahl answered, "Many good people feel a sympathy with you; the drawing-room and the antechamber are full from morning to night."

Though he sent Dahl to console his wife with hope, Púshkin himself did not entertain the slightest.

Andrew Dahl went to Utah in the fifties, being one of the earliest pioneers of that state.

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