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Drysdale

1 British  
/ ˈdraɪzdeɪl /

noun

  1. Sir George Russell . 1912–81, Australian painter, esp of landscapes

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Drysdale 2 British  
/ ˈdraɪzdeɪl /

noun

  1. a New Zealand breed of sheep with hair growing among its wool: bred for its coat which is used in making carpets

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“The government swung and missed here due to a strong effort by defense counsel,” said Matthew Sanderson, a lawyer in Washington at Caplin & Drysdale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Instead, the allegations speak to a “betrayal of the public” that will spice up the charges for a jury, said Matthew T. Sanderson, a lawyer in Washington at Caplin & Drysdale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

In the 1960s, the Dodgers had Koufax, Drysdale and Wills.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2025

In pairing Randazzo with longtime analyst Mark Gubicza, the Angels just might have their best broadcast team since Dick Enberg and Don Drysdale half a century ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025

Mr. Pinkerton and the bank directors greeted Mr. Drysdale and his companion, and they all began a conversation that I could not follow from my vantage point.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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