Waller
Americannoun
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Edmund, 1607–87, English poet.
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Thomas Fats, 1904–43, U.S. jazz pianist and songwriter.
noun
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Edmund. 1606–87, English poet and politician, famous for his poem "Go, Lovely Rose"
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Fats, real name Thomas Waller. 1904–43, US jazz pianist and singer
Example Sentences
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Det Ch Insp Paul Waller said: "Our investigation is progressing at pace and detectives are working to establish exactly what happened in the time leading up to this woman's death."
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
The Fed "has to be ready to tighten monetary policy to prevent a repeat of the 2021-to-2022 inflation episode," said Fed Governor Christopher Waller on July 13.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Amy Waller, team manager of the safari at Longleat, said keepers were giving Yana extra food to ensure she has enough energy to provide for the "chunky little cubs".
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Fed governor Christopher Waller, who led the charge for last year’s cuts, said on Monday a rate increase should be on the table at the July 28-29 meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Mr. Waller yelled, “Evening, Eli. Them fish looks too heavy for a boy your size to be toting. You’s ’bout to end up busting something on you that you gunn need one day.
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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