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Charteris

British  
/ ˈtʃɑːtərɪs /

noun

  1. Leslie, original name Leslie Charles Bowyer Yin. 1907–93, British novelist, born in Singapore: created the character Simon Templar, known as The Saint, the central character in many adventure novels

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Solicitor general, Ruth Charteris KC, said the figures suggested some babies were dying in "high-risk" co-sleeping situations.

From BBC Jan. 25, 2024

Her private secretary, Martin Charteris, later recalled finding the new monarch at her desk, “sitting erect, no tears, color up a little, fully accepting her destiny.”

From Washington Times Sep. 8, 2022

The jury was told that seconds later, Smith stopped in Charteris Road where Mr Boudhane and another moped rider had parked.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2022

The “last resort” option to dismiss Whitman’s government was discussed in the letters, and Charteris confirmed to Kerr that he had the authority to use it.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2020

We then proceeded to business, and the will was formally opened by Mr. Petersfield, in the presence of Major and Mrs. Charteris, the doctor, and myself.

From A Search For A Secret (Vol 3 of 3) A Novel by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

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