Quayle

American

[kweyl] / kweɪl /

noun

James Danforth Dan, born 1947, vice president of the U.S. 1989–93.

Quayle British

/ kweɪl /

noun

Sir ( John ) Anthony . 1913–89, British actor and theatrical producer: director (1948–56) of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre

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“This is one of the most Instagrammable, beautiful cities out there,” said Patrick Quayle, United’s senior vice president of global network planning and alliances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

"There was this excitement that she was going to play Queen's, but no-one knew yet," Quayle told BBC Sport.

From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026

David Quayle was visiting his parents when his phone rang, and he was asked to fly to Florida to help prepare Serena Williams for a return to professional tennis.

From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026

In 1992, Vice President Dan Quayle corrected a 12-year-old spelling bee contestant on camera, incorrectly instructing him to add the letter “e” onto the end of the word “potato.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026

Ludovic Quayle turned his head and once again looked out of the window, his beautiful mouth visited by a slightly malicious smile.

From The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance by Lucas Malet

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