Keller

[ kel-er; for 1 also German kel-uhr ]

/ ˈkɛl ər; for 1 also German ˈkɛl ər /

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noun

Gott·fried

[got-freed; German gawt-freet], /ˈgɒt frid; German ˈgɔt frit/, 1819–90, Swiss novelist.

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

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How to use Keller in a sentence

Keller’s social media accounts have since been deleted, and messages to him have gone unreturned.
From Olympic medalist to Capitol rioter: The fall of Klete Keller|Dave Sheinin, Rick Maese|January 15, 2021|Washington Post
Read the full storyKlete Keller, a 38-year-old five-time Olympic medalist, was spotted on video wearing a Team USA jacket in the Capitol Rotunda during the riots.
Here are some of the people charged since a mob breached the Capitol|Washington Post Staff|January 15, 2021|Washington Post
Keller’s mere presence in the mob could permanently stain his significant accomplishments.
Why Olympic Swimmer Klete Keller, Arrested for Allegedly Invading the Capitol, Probably Won't Lose His Olympic Medals|Sean Gregory|January 14, 2021|Time
Keller, 38, has made no public comments about his presence at the Capitol.
A former Olympian was among the mob that stormed the Capitol. His Team USA jacket gave him away.|Rick Maese|January 12, 2021|Washington Post

Keller has become a worldwide symbol for children to overcome any obstacle.
Co-Founding the ACLU, Fighting for Labor Rights and Other Helen Keller Accomplishments Students Don't Learn in School|Video by Arpita Aneja|December 15, 2020|Time
"Iran's Hardliners, and Ours," is the title of a post on Keller's blog from earlier this week.
The Myth of the American Mullah|James Kirchick|December 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Designer Clare Waight Keller debuted a collection for Chloé on Sunday that was inspired by desert sands.
Chloé Spring/ Summer 2014: Modern Exoticism|Liza Foreman|September 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
So, Keller takes the law into his own hands by capturing Jones and torturing him in a desperate attempt to locate the girls.
Hugh Jackman on ‘Prisoners,’ the Oscars, ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past,’ and More|Marlow Stern|September 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But then–Executive Editor Bill Keller refused to go forward.
Secret Keepers and Secret Spillers: Spooks and the Press in Post-9/11 America|Stuart Stevens|June 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
If you are reading this, Bill Keller's psychiatrist, I implore you to work this through with him.
Message to Bill Keller's Psychiatrist|Michael Tomasky|May 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
She had charged a good price for the business, but had stuck to the Keller traditions and made a straight deal.
The Girl From Keller's|Harold Bindloss
Helen Keller was to be present, but she had fallen ill through overwork.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete|Albert Bigelow Paine
The other pleasant evening referred to was a little company given in honor of Helen Keller.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete|Albert Bigelow Paine
Helen Keller, with Mr. and Mrs. Macy, came up for a week-end visit.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete|Albert Bigelow Paine
Think of Helen Keller as a famous example of this joy in work under the most adverse circumstances.
A Girl's Student Days and After|Jeannette Marks

British Dictionary definitions for Keller

Keller

/ (ˈkɛlə) /

noun

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

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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