Gil
[gil]
- a male given name, form of Gilbert.
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Examples from the Web for gil
Contemporary Examples
“No one set out to be an alcoholic,” Gil told writer Patrick Sisson.
‘The Prince of Chocolate City’: When Gil Scott-Heron Became A Music IconMarcus Baram
November 15, 2014
“When Gil cursed, he cursed in certain ways that I could respect it,” Herc says.
‘The Prince of Chocolate City’: When Gil Scott-Heron Became A Music IconMarcus Baram
November 15, 2014
Back home and off the road, Gil looked forward to recording again.
‘The Prince of Chocolate City’: When Gil Scott-Heron Became A Music IconMarcus Baram
November 15, 2014
Gil turned and saw Muhammad Ali stride out of the stage entrance, smiling and scowling at the same time.
‘The Prince of Chocolate City’: When Gil Scott-Heron Became A Music IconMarcus Baram
November 15, 2014
Gil took weeks to build a monologue, skillfully turning the words on their head.
‘The Prince of Chocolate City’: When Gil Scott-Heron Became A Music IconMarcus Baram
November 15, 2014
Historical Examples
"I'm going to the top to see how high it looks," said Gil, beginning to climb.
Perez considered them by the light of the lantern that Gil held aloft for him.
The Historical Nights' EntertainmentRafael Sabatini
Gil de Mesa had begged at first to be allowed to accompany him.
The Historical Nights' EntertainmentRafael Sabatini
But for Gil he had other work, of which the instructions he left were very full.
The Historical Nights' EntertainmentRafael Sabatini
Then Gil swam slowly to meet the boat which had been sent to pick him up.