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Quantrill

American  
[kwon-tril] / ˈkwɒn trɪl /

noun

  1. William Clarke, 1837–65, Confederate guerrilla leader.


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“Maybe our algorithms say this isn’t going to play,” Quantrill said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

Zoological director Emily Quantrill said: "This litter marks a fabulous conservation effort for the protection of an endangered British species and this is a very proud moment for the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary."

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

The Dodgers threatened in the fifth, loading the bases with two outs, but Rockies left-hander Luis Peralta replaced Quantrill and struck out the left-handed-hitting Lux with a 97-mph fastball to end the inning.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2024

Seattle had plenty of opportunities to scratch out a run against Rockies starter Cal Quantrill, who allowed a runner to reach base in all but one of the six innings he pitched.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2024

Lane and Shelby and Montgomery and Quantrill were hardly types, rather should it be said they were extreme cases.

From The American Indian as Participant in the Civil War by Annie Heloise Abel

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