Wal.
Americanabbreviation
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Wallachian.
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Walloon.
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Etymology
Origin of WAL
from W ( est ) A ( frica ) L ( eone )
Example Sentences
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Too busy, and you and Wal. do prattle so.
From Mates at Billabong by Bruce, Mary Grant
It's only old Wal., you know, and—and he's so awfully sorry for you, Nor.
From Mates at Billabong by Bruce, Mary Grant
But I'm not a bit proud of myself—I think I was asleep most of the time, till old Wal., here, woke me up with a few well-chosen words.
From Mates at Billabong by Bruce, Mary Grant
Murty sent Wal. straight home while he went on looking, and we went back with three of the men.
From Mates at Billabong by Bruce, Mary Grant
Western Alliance Bancorporation WAL -1.01%decrease; red down pointing triangle filed a lawsuit against Jefferies Financial Group JEF -0.70%decrease; red down pointing triangle after being informed that $126.4 million in forbearance payments would not be made.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
Phoenix-based Western Alliance Bancorp WAL -10.81%decrease; red down pointing triangle is seeking to recover roughly $100 million from Cantor Group V, an entity managed by the same leadership team, according to Zions’ lawsuit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
Guidance was around 275 bps over UST for a tranche with a 12-year WAL and around 305 bps over UST for Formosa bonds with an 18-year WAL.
From Reuters ● Feb. 9, 2023
Lovers of all things vintage flock to WAL Public Market for rare and high-quality vinyl records, funky furniture and one-of-a-kind clothing.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 14, 2018
"COOK'S WAL" and "STATION HOT" appeared in green letters on the face of the structure.
From Captivity by Eyles, M. Leonora
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