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Stilwell

American  
[stil-wel, -wuhl] / ˈstɪl wɛl, -wəl /

noun

  1. Joseph W. Vinegar Joe, 1883–1946, U.S. general.


Stilwell British  
/ ˈstɪlwɛl /

noun

  1. Joseph W ( arren ), known as Vinegar Joe. 1883–1946, US general, who was (1941–44) Chiang Kai-shek's chief of staff and commander of all US forces in China, Burma (Myanmar), and India

"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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“Don’t rub it in their faces,” says Robin Stilwell, a family therapist in Boynton Beach, Fla.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

He expanded Mullin Plumbing and ventured into a variety of other businesses, including opening a steakhouse in the town of Stilwell.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

With the 10-episode first season of “Ballard” wrapped — including some surprises for “Bosch: Legacy” fans — Connelly is now mulling over another Stilwell story that he may tackle next.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025

Charles N. Hunter, who later wrote a critical report accusing General Stilwell of sending men still recovering from jungle sicknesses back into combat, which drew a Congressional investigation.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024

It was thus with him when Ed Lyle and Cap Stilwell waylaid him on the road to the Empire ranch over near Port Huachuca.

From When the West Was Young by Bechdolt, Frederick R. (Frederick Ritchie)

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