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 wrote in his annual letter in late February that Weschler “manages about 6% of our investments, including a portion of the portfolio formerly overseen by Todd Combs.”
From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026
In his Feb. 28 annual letter to shareholders, his first, Abel made clear there are positions he considers “core,” such as Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola and Moody’s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
That means that Abel will oversee 94% of the portfolio and Weschler the rest.
From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026
People familiar with Berkshire’s investments said Abel has already unloaded the stocks managed by Todd Combs, who recently decamped for JPMorgan Chase.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Abel had never enjoyed shaking hands with his frog friends, but he enjoyed grasping Gower’s.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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