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Keller

American  
[kel-er, kel-uhr] / ˈkɛl ər, ˈkɛl ər /

noun

  1. Gottfried 1819–90, Swiss novelist.

  2. Helen (Adams), 1880–1968, U.S. lecturer, author, and educator: blind and deaf from infancy; educated by Annie Sullivan.


Keller British  
/ ˈkɛlə /

noun

  1. Gottfried. 1819–90, Swiss novelist and short-story writer, who wrote in German: noted esp for the novel Der Grüne Heinrich (1855, rewritten 1880)

  2. Helen ( Adams ). 1880–1968, US author and lecturer. Blind and deaf from infancy, she was taught to read, write, and speak and became noted for her work for the handicapped

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Yes, Munetaka was going to strike out, but Keller was confident he would contribute enough homers and walks to be useful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

"I think there are a lot of conscientious people working at that agency," Keller told the court.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

“Without that review and without apolitical, objective, honest brokers involved in the process, there is a much greater risk for intentional manipulation or inadvertent interference,” Keller said.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

John Keller was principal deputy chief of the Public Integrity Section from 2020 to 2025 and was acting chief when he resigned in early 2025.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Hearing from Mr. Keller reminded me of something Jack said.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

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