Steiner

American

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

noun

Jakob 1796–1863, Swiss mathematician.
Rudolf 1861–1925, Austrian social philosopher: teacher of the spiritual doctrines of anthroposophy.

Steiner British

/ ˈʃtainər, ˈstaɪnə /

noun

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

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“We are in a cash crisis,” Postmaster General David Steiner said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“It is nothing that he seeks out,” said Charley Steiner, Monday’s partner on Dodgers broadcasts for 22 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Steiner has not yet entered a plea and could not be reached for comment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Mr. Lynton and Mr. Steiner, longtime friends, rarely discussed these humiliating episodes with each other until recently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

By the second year, Steiner said, “the charcoal was really making a difference.”

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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