Mondale

[ mon-deyl ]

/ ˈmɒnˌdeɪl /

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noun

Walter Frederick "Fritz", 1928–2021, U.S. politician: senator 1965–77; vice president 1977–81.

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Monck, Monclova, Moncton, mondain, mondaine, Mondale, Monday, Monday Club, Mondayize, Monday morning quarterback, Mondays

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How to use Mondale in a sentence

For a brief period, Mondale even talked openly with aides about resigning the vice presidency.
Is Walter Mondale-style liberalism back?|Steven M. Gillon|April 22, 2021|Washington Post
By the summer of 1979, Mondale’s conflict with Carter began to transcend policy matters.
Is Walter Mondale-style liberalism back?|Steven M. Gillon|April 22, 2021|Washington Post
After their defeat, Mondale returned to Minnesota to practice law and began to prepare for a presidential run of his own.
Walter Mondale, Former Vice President and History-Making Presidential Candidate, Dies at 93|Madeleine Carlisle|April 20, 2021|Time
Carter said in a statement obtained by the Associated Press Monday night that he considered Mondale “the best vice president in our country’s history.”
Walter Mondale, Former Vice President and History-Making Presidential Candidate, Dies at 93|Madeleine Carlisle|April 20, 2021|Time

That led to confusion about ballots already cast for Wellstone, which, to Democrats’ detriment, were not counted for Mondale.
Death of candidate in Minn. House race triggers special election next year|David Weigel|September 24, 2020|Washington Post
You can hear the panic in his voice as he is accused by Levin of voting for Walter Mondale.
Radio’s Mark Levin Might Be the Most Powerful Conservative You Never Heard Of|David Freedlander|October 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The truth is that not since 1984, when Reagan won in a landslide against Walter Mondale, has Wisconsin seen red.
Can a Republican Win 270 Electoral Votes in 2016...or Ever?|Myra Adams|August 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Mondale: There is one thing I would like to say because it sounds kind of depressing.
What It Feels Like to Lose a Presidential Election|David Freedlander|November 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Meanwhile, in a New York Times–CBS poll of undecided voters, Mondale was perceived to be the winner by 49 to 32.
Will Mitt Get a Major Bounce?|Doug Schoen, Jessica Tarlov|October 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In 1984, there was a clear consensus that Walter Mondale outperformed Ronald Reagan in their first debate.
Will Mitt Get a Major Bounce?|Doug Schoen, Jessica Tarlov|October 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for Mondale

Mondale

/ (ˈmɒnˌdeɪl) /

noun

Walter (Frederick). born 1928, US Democratic politician; vice president of the US (1977–81)

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