Quayle

American

[kwayl] / 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

David Quayle, Williams' British hitting partner who helped her prepare for her return in the doubles at Queen's earlier in June, says it is "hard sometimes not to feel a little bit nervous" around Williams.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

The sessions in Florida were a success and Quayle was hired as Williams' hitting partner for her trip to Queen's, which at the time was still a secret.

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

And the Bishop, God bless him! was father and mother both to the motherless brood, though Kerry Quayle was kept as nurse.

From The Deemster by Sir Hall Caine

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