Cronkite
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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During that time, many journalists chose to leave the CBS newsroom -- once home to famed US journalists Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow and a long reputation for excellence in American journalism.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
A little side trip here to Walter Cronkite, whose name is being mentioned a lot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
Legendary “CBS Evening News” anchor Walter Cronkite was famous for telling viewers what was happening, why it mattered and who was responsible.
From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026
For broadcast networks, the evening news broadcast is a cherished part of their legacies — having brought the likes of Walter Cronkite, Tom Brokaw and Peter Jennings into living rooms over the decades.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2025
It was, said Walter Cronkite, a miraculous rescue.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
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