Niles

[ nahylz ]

/ naɪlz /

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noun

a city in NE Illinois, near Chicago.

a city in NE Ohio.

a city in SW Michigan.

a male given name, form of Neil.

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Niles first studied computer-aided drafting and design but said he couldn’t find a job in the field.
The Nonprofit College That Spends More on Marketing Than Financial Aid|by Anna Clark, ProPublica, and David Jesse, Detroit Free Press|January 12, 2022|ProPublica
It’s no great shock to discover that the core members of the Doom Patrol survive this encounter, but it is somewhat surprising—spoiler alert—to find Niles perishing from his wounds.
‘Doom Patrol’ Is the Craziest DC Superhero Adventure Yet|Nick Schager|September 23, 2021|The Daily Beast
Sharon is a nuanced character, and Niles plays her brilliantly.
Ted Lasso’s deep, dark secret|Emily VanDerWerff|September 10, 2021|Vox
Niles recommends researching the status of the attractions beforehand, since some might not be running.
Theme parks aim to keep visitors safe — and screaming|Andrea Sachs|May 21, 2021|Washington Post

In fact, for its size—it claims I believe, a population of something over 4,000—Niles is full of energy and ambition.
Ocean to Ocean on Horseback|Willard Glazier
Resumed my journey at two o'clock in the afternoon at a small way place between Niles and Buchanan, where I rested at noon.
Ocean to Ocean on Horseback|Willard Glazier
Six years afterwards a handful of cabins made their appearance, and out of this nucleus the town of Niles was evolved.
Ocean to Ocean on Horseback|Willard Glazier
The suggestion was received with ridicule, and Mr. Niles soon after retired.
History of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America|John Kerr Tiffany
As an intelligent observer his reports on the Oregon country were much sought (see Niles' Register, lxvii, p. 161).
Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume XXX|Joel Palmer