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Sewell

American  
[soo-uhl] / ˈsu əl /

noun

  1. Anna, 1820–78, English author.


Sewell British  
/ ˈsuːəl /

noun

  1. Henry. 1807–79, New Zealand statesman, born in England: first prime minister of New Zealand (1856)

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Mr. Sewell outlines broad contexts and settings, such as 17th-century Scotland, where secret-agent Downing helped secure the surrender of Edinburgh Castle in 1650.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Rep. Terri Sewell, a Democrat from Alabama, said calls from constituents with tax-return issues have “increased exponentially.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Gerry and Sewell runs at the Aldwych Theatre until 24 January and at Newcastle Theatre Royal from 9 to 13 June.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Gerry and Sewell tells the story of two men from Gateshead with no money, who make it their mission to get their hands on Newcastle United season tickets.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

This was evident by what Alfred L. Sewell observed while strolling through the city at around 9:30 that night.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy