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Whittier

American  
[hwit-ee-er, wit-] / ˈʰwɪt i ər, ˈwɪt- /

noun

  1. John Greenleaf 1807–92, U.S. poet.

  2. a city in SW California, E of Los Angeles.

Whittier British  
/ ˈwɪtɪə /

noun

  1. John Greenleaf. 1807–92, US poet and humanitarian: a leading campaigner in the antislavery movement. His poems include Snow-Bound (1866)

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“Dodger Stadium might be a sacred place,” says Joe Price, emeritus professor of religion at Whittier College, “depending on how much you have to pay for parking.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Murillo called for a Whittier police cruiser to stop the Mitsubishi, his lawyer said at trial last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Hernandez said he received approval from his family to return to coaching and sees Whittier similar to Garfield in receiving strong neighborhood support.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

He rejoins former Garfield principal Andres Favela, who’s the principal at Whittier.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

My name is Madeline Whittier, but you can tell that from my e-mail address.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon

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