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lall

American  
[lal] / læl /

verb (used without object)

  1. to make imperfect l- or r- sounds, or both, often by substituting a w- like sound for r or l or a y- like sound for l.


Etymology

Origin of lall

First recorded in 1875–80; imitative; see lallation

Example Sentences

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“This is sending real ripples in the credit markets,” said Colin Adams, partner at Uzzi & Lall, a restructuring adviser that works with both borrowers and financing providers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

Lall, who wasn’t involved in Winter’s work, said crop insurance and government subsidies can push farming methods in one direction or another.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2023

Commercial landlords are getting hit on multiple fronts, said Jessica Lall, managing director of the downtown office of CBRE.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2023

By day Mr Lall works as a business studies teacher at a local secondary school.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2023

My head clerk, Rusni Lall Coondoo, was unfortunately on leave, marrying his daughter, and I greatly missed him.

From My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills by Johnstone, James Johnstone, chevalier de

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