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Bakewell

British  
/ ˈbeɪkwɛl /

noun

  1. Robert . 1725–95, English agriculturist; radically improved livestock breeding, esp of cattle and sheep

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The same was true of Pamela Bakewell, Bakewell Sr.’s sister, who also donated $1,800 to Bass’ reelection in September 2024.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

The rest came from other Bakewell family members who have served on the nonprofit’s board.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Led by Dr. Clare Bakewell, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry, the researchers created highly reactive aluminum molecules capable of breaking some of the strongest chemical bonds.

From Science Daily May 1, 2026

Bakewell emphasized that the research is still in its early stages but shows significant promise.

From Science Daily May 1, 2026

Wild picked his way carefully over the quaking deck and found William Bakewell and Walter How asleep from exhaustion.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

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