Walter
Americannoun
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Bruno Bruno Schlesinger, 1876–1962, German opera and symphony conductor, in U.S. after 1939.
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Thomas Ustick 1804–87, U.S. architect.
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a male given name.
noun
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Bruno (ˈbruːno), real name Bruno Walter Schlesinger. 1876–1962, US conductor, born in Germany: famous for his performances of Haydn, Mozart, and Mahler
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John . 1739–1812, English publisher; founded The Daily Universal Register (1785), which in 1788 became The Times
Example Sentences
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“This is horrible,” Criminal District Judge Darryl Derbigny said to Walter as he ordered his release from prison, according to news reports.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
Egan-Jones rated about $2.6 billion of loans held by Walter’s insurers, the analysis showed, including debt issued by American Media Productions, a firm controlled by a Walter affiliate that owns the Dodgers’ local TV broadcaster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Super Giants started with a strong opening partnership of their own as Seifert and Paul Walter put on 74 from 35 balls.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
What has Walter had to say about all this?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
In the 1940s, the condition was not well understood, and the doctors at Walter Reed did not recognize it in William.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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