Schmidt

American  

[shmit] / ʃmɪt /

noun

1. Helmut (Heinrich Waldemar) 1918–2015, West German political leader: chancellor 1974–82.

2. Michael Jack Mike, born 1949, U.S. baseball player.

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Schmidt British  

/ ʃmɪt /

noun

1. Helmut ( Heinrich Waldemar ) (ˈhɛlmuːt). born 1918, German Social Democrat statesman; chancellor of West Germany (1974–82)

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Example Sentences

Despite a number of injuries over the years, he has been a regular for Ireland both under Joe Schmidt and Farrell, and is a two-time British and Irish Lion in 2017 and 2021.

From BBC

Chinese brands hold a roughly 7% share of Western Europe’s total auto market, selling more than 500,000 units in the first three quarters of 2025, according to data provider Schmidt Automotive Research.

From The Wall Street Journal

Schmidt said the 72-hour noise ordinance includes proposed language allowing permits for amplified music for events sponsored by state or local public agencies — essentially allowing for a sanctioned festival to move forward.

From Los Angeles Times

"A 10% cap may not be the right solution because the people that are already in trouble, that's not necessarily going to help them," said Schmidt of Exchange Capital Resources.

From BBC

"It's great news that the surgery has gone well," said Reds coach Les Kiss, who will take over from Joe Schmidt as Australia coach later this year.

From Barron's