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Poole

American  
[pool] / pul /

noun

  1. a port in Dorset, in S England.


Poole British  
/ puːl /

noun

  1. a port and resort in S England, in Poole unitary authority, Dorset, on Poole Harbour ; seat of Bournemouth University (1992). Pop: 144 800 (2001)

  2. a unitary authority in S England, in Dorset. Pop: 137 500 (2003 est). Area: 37 sq km (14 sq miles)

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“For extroverts, that shows up as visible energy and vocal enthusiasm,” Chief People Officer Amanda Poole recalls colleagues who represent the company’s “Valuably Quiet” program telling supervisors at one workshop.

From The Wall Street Journal

This includes Geoff and Pamela Poole, who were just three boats away from the breach.

From BBC

"The whole boat was listing and everything had fallen," Mrs Poole said.

From BBC

"We literally retired, left two kids back in the States, flew over here, bought the boat back in May and then spent months getting it ready," said Mr Poole.

From BBC

"We have the cutest little tree, our bed is all covered in little lights, I'd made a home-made wreath," said Mrs Poole.

From BBC