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Wyler

American  
[wahy-ler] / ˈwaɪ lər /

noun

  1. William, 1902–81, U.S. film director, born in Germany.


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Eggar pursued a film career that spanned the 1960s to the 1990s and was most celebrated for her work in “The Collector,” directed by William Wyler.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 17, 2025

While stationed in Europe, he also helped gather footage for William Wyler, who would go on to direct films such as Ben Hur, Roman Holiday, and Wuthering Heights.

From BBC Mar. 31, 2024

Both trail William Wyler, who was nominated 12 times and won three.

From Seattle Times Jan. 24, 2024

In the show, Keri Russell plays a U.S. ambassador to Britain named Kate Wyler, who spends her days managing international crises with quippy retorts.

From New York Times May 14, 2023

I have however intimated that I shall not set out in such weather, and if it continues I shall write to you again to-night from Wyler.

From Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy

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