Miles
Americannoun
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Nelson Appleton, 1839–1925, U.S. army officer.
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a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “merciful.”
noun
Example Sentences
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Guo - who goes by several names, including Miles Guo and Ho Wan Kwok - was sentenced in a courtroom packed with his supporters.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
This time it was Miles Robinson who was victimized, sticking out his right leg but whiffing on an attempt to keep Elmali’s pass from slipping through.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
Dr Kelly spearheaded efforts to rejuvenate Glasgow in the 1980s, launching the famous Glasgow's Miles Better campaign before later becoming the rector of the University of Glasgow.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
Stadium bartender Eva Miles is already looking ahead to the expected 2028 negotiations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
I’m also thinking about when I’ll get to talk to Elena, Oliver, and Miles.
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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