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Dahl

British  
/ dɑːl /

noun

  1. Roald (ˈrəʊəld). 1916–90, British writer with Norwegian parents, noted for his short stories and such children's books as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964)

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Molly Dahl, the Congressional Budget Office’s long-term analysis unit chief, testified in the hearing that lower benefits would reduce older adults’ ability to pay for goods and services.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

In 2032, about one-fifth of the population, or about 72 million people, will be receiving benefits from Social Security, Dahl said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Dahl made his fortune by tapping into the delight children take in being frightened, conjuring worlds where evil lurks, often in human form.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

It’s an especially concerning prospect for a worker such as Dahl, whose face is not publicly posted.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

“You really do love Roald Dahl books, don’t you?”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti