Dahl

British  

/ dɑːl /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

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

In 2032, about one-fifth of the population, or about 72 million people, will be receiving benefits from Social Security, Dahl said.

From MarketWatch

For the character he plays, the celebrated children’s book author Roald Dahl, is the kind of guy you would flee from at a party should you find yourself wedged in a corner with him.

From The Wall Street Journal

The play, which includes verbatim quotes from Dahl’s writing and interviews, takes place in 1983, as Dahl prepares his latest book for publication.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dahl’s wit may be mostly used for emotional vivisection, but it still glitters.

From The Wall Street Journal