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Neil

American  
[neel] / nil /

noun

  1. a male given name: from an Irish word meaning “champion.”


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Dan Neil tests two Kia powertrains side-by-side to determine which delivers the more refined ride—and which justifies the cost over the long run.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

"AstraZeneca shares rallied... as the company announced plans to restructure," noted Neil Wilson, investor strategist at Saxo UK.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

Musician and composer Neil Martin, who had collaborated with Lunny throughout his career described the loss as "huge" and said he was an "extraordinary figure".

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Insp Neil Taylor, local area inspector for the Western Isles, said the search was a "complex operation" and asked for officers to be given "time and space" to carry out inquiries.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

She was teasing me about Neil right in front of Sahil, and she was using those puns to torture me.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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