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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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

Quayle practised with Williams for just over a week on a hard court at one of her Floridian properties.

From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026

Something as simple as a cold could kill Rebecca Quayle, who has terminal cancer, her mum believes.

From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026

“I have a different understanding with the president,” Cheney told Quayle, the Washington Post reported.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2025

When Quayle had left the room Kerry lifted both hands; her blind face wore a curious expression of mingled pride and fear.

From The Deemster by Caine, Hall, Sir

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