Orel

American

[aw-rel, oh-rel, uh-ryawl] / ɔˈrɛl, oʊˈrɛl, ʌˈryɔl /

noun

a city in the W Russian Federation in Europe, on the left bank of the Oka River, S of Moscow.

Orel British

/ aˈrjɔl /

noun

a city in W Russia; founded in 1564 but damaged during World War II. Pop: 333 000 (2005 est)

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It hadn’t happened for the Dodgers since Orel Hershiser in 1988.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

In 1988, Orel Hershiser threw 300 innings, playoffs included.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

Ashley Young and Doucoure have already confirmed their departures, along with back-up goalkeepers Asmir Begovic and Joao Virginia, while loanees Jack Harrison, Jesper Lindstrom, Orel Mangala and Armando Broja have returned to their parent clubs.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

What a moment for the baseball players at South Hills as they got some advice from Orel Hersisher on Dodgers Day at the Legends Attic in Claremont.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2024

These were the "Borodino," "Orel," "Imperator Alexander III," and "Knias Suvaroff."

From Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima by Hale, John Richard

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