Abel
Americannoun
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(in the Bible) the second son of Adam and Eve, slain by his brother, Cain.
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Sir Frederick Augustus, 1827–1902, English chemist: inventor of cordite.
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I. W., 1908–87, U.S. labor leader: president of the United Steelworkers of America 1965–77.
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Niels Henrik 1802–29, Norwegian mathematician.
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a first name.
noun
Example Sentences
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Abel will be on stage with several top Berkshire executives, and Buffett will be seated in the audience alongside other Berkshire directors.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
That decision likely is up to Berkshire’s new CEO, Greg Abel.
From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026
At Berkshire’s headquarters, Abel reiterated their concerns: Kraft Heinz had plenty of problems, but breaking up the company wouldn’t solve them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Afterward, Cahillane dialed Abel, and informed him of the change in plans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
In late November, Abel was on his way home from the book, mulling over a chapter he had just read.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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