Waller
Americannoun
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Edmund, 1607–87, English poet.
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Thomas Fats, 1904–43, U.S. jazz pianist and songwriter.
noun
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Edmund. 1606–87, English poet and politician, famous for his poem "Go, Lovely Rose"
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Fats, real name Thomas Waller. 1904–43, US jazz pianist and singer
Example Sentences
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A speech by Waller this month pushed pricing toward a July increase before the June inflation report pulled it back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Earlier this week, markets seemed bullish on the odds of a rate hike in July after Fed governor Christopher Waller warned that higher rates might be needed if inflation stayed elevated.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller warned on Monday that policymakers would have to consider raising rates.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Meanwhile, Fed governor Christopher Waller stoked concerns over an early interest rate hike as inflation continues to remain elevated.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Mr. Waller yelled, “Evening, Eli. Them fish looks too heavy for a boy your size to be toting. You’s ’bout to end up busting something on you that you gunn need one day.
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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