Walter
Americannoun
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Bruno Bruno Schlesinger, 1876–1962, German opera and symphony conductor, in U.S. after 1939.
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Thomas Ustick 1804–87, U.S. architect.
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a male given name.
noun
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Bruno (ˈbruːno), real name Bruno Walter Schlesinger. 1876–1962, US conductor, born in Germany: famous for his performances of Haydn, Mozart, and Mahler
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John . 1739–1812, English publisher; founded The Daily Universal Register (1785), which in 1788 became The Times
Example Sentences
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“This is horrible,” Criminal District Judge Darryl Derbigny said to Walter as he ordered his release from prison, according to news reports.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
Egan-Jones rated about $2.6 billion of loans held by Walter’s insurers, the analysis showed, including debt issued by American Media Productions, a firm controlled by a Walter affiliate that owns the Dodgers’ local TV broadcaster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
What has Walter had to say about all this?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
A "Walter Mitty character" who falsely claimed his luxury electric Jaguar had malfunctioned on the motorway and could not brake, forcing police to bring it to an emergency stop, has been jailed.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Elisha had suggested Mrs. Walter as an appropriate companion for Maggie before he left.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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