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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People heading to Greenland now are on the “cutting edge of travel,” Quayle said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 28, 2025

Patrick Quayle, who heads global network planning at United, said the airline also had to learn to expect the unexpected in its inaugural summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 28, 2025

And yet, just a few weeks later, Bush and Quayle romped to victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2024

Former Vice President Dan Quayle has stayed mum, and his silence speaks for itself.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024

"The statement of the case is just a trifle vague," Mr. Quayle remarked.

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

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