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Steiner

American  
[stahy-ner, shtahy-nuhr] / ˈstaɪ nər, ˈʃtaɪ nər /

noun

  1. Jakob 1796–1863, Swiss mathematician.

  2. Rudolf 1861–1925, Austrian social philosopher: teacher of the spiritual doctrines of anthroposophy.


Steiner British  
/ ˈʃtainər, ˈstaɪnə /

noun

  1. Rudolf (ˈruːdɔlf). 1861–1925, Austrian philosopher, founder of anthroposophy. He was particularly influential in education See also anthroposophy

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The Postal Service has been struggling financially for years, and new Postmaster General David Steiner recently said that the agency will run out of money in a year.

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Under new Postmaster General David Steiner, the Postal Service solicited bids from Amazon and other businesses for the service for the first time.

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Years earlier, Joshua L. Steiner kept a diary while working as a senior official in the Treasury Department under President Bill Clinton.

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Tim Steiner, the boss of the technology and online grocery group, said a "significant number" of roles would no longer be needed as part of a restructuring.

From BBC

Beretta Holding now houses more than 20 international brands, including historic British shotgun maker Holland & Holland, a Finnish sniper-rifle maker and Steiner, which produces rifle scopes in Ohio.

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