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Ewell

American  
[yoo-el] / ˈyu ɛl /

noun

  1. Richard Stoddert 1817–72, Confederate lieutenant general in the U.S. Civil War.

  2. a male given name.


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Epsom and Ewell Borough Council said it could not comment on individual cases.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has opened a public consultation on the project, which aims to improve mental and emotional wellbeing.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025

Though Ewell later said he “didn’t see any evidence of any kind of criminal activity,” on May 11 he decided to open a criminal case, and formally sent Khasaempanth a request to investigate.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

But when investigators interviewed Ewell, he said he didn’t remember the conversation with Glaviano.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

Ewell popped his eyes, slapped the splintered wood again.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara

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