Steinitz

[ stahy-nits, shtahy- ]

noun

1. William Wilhelm Steinitz, 1836–1900, U.S. chess player, born in Austria-Hungary.

Steinitz

/ ˈstaɪnɪts; ˈʃtainɪts /

noun

1. SteinitzWilhelm18361900MUSCzechSPORT AND GAMES: chess player Wilhelm (ˈvɪlhɛlm). 1836–1900, US chess player, born in Prague; world champion (1866–94)

Example Sentences

Steinitz, like many Israeli politicians, supported the 2005 withdrawal from Gaza, known at the time as disengagement.

From The Daily Beast

Steinitz said it should have protected the hitchhikers, who came from an Israeli settlement near Hebron.

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But Steinitz had particularly stern words for Abbas, whom he referred to by his nom de guerre, Abu Mazen.

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Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz blames not only Hamas, but the Palestinian Authority, which denounced the kidnappings.

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Steinitz also led what one mainstream outlet called an "information war" against a deal.

From The Daily Beast

But it is a curious fact that Steinitz founded the modern school rather late in life.

From Project Gutenberg

"So you may as well lock it, Steinitz," and this was done promptly.

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I sent for Steinitz and told him to have a carriage got ready for me at once.

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Steinitz, see that there is no one about; and keep guard outside the door that no one enters.

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I bowed ceremoniously and, putting on my mask again, hurried away after Steinitz.

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