Weinberger
[wahyn-bur-ger]
- Caspar W(illard)Cap, 1917–2006, U.S. government official: Secretary of Defense 1981–87.
- Ja·ro·mir [yahr-uh-meer] /ˈyɑr əˌmɪər/, 1896–1967, Czech composer, in the U.S.
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Examples from the Web for weinberger
Contemporary Examples
“RR—All of us tell everyone in our shops to shut up,” Weinberger recorded the president saying.
How the Reagan White House Bungled Its Response to Iran-Contra RevelationsMalcolm Byrne
November 3, 2014
Weinberger expressed surprise at how many missiles had been traded.
How the Reagan White House Bungled Its Response to Iran-Contra RevelationsMalcolm Byrne
November 3, 2014
Weinberger helped stare down the Soviet Union without the need to commit major forces to battle.
Chuck Hagel’s Experience as a Soldier Uniquely Qualifies Him to Head DefenseMatt Pottinger
January 5, 2013
The late Cap Weinberger nearly went to jail for having kept a journal.
Weinberger was secretary of defense and a social peer of the Bush family.
Historical Examples
We plucked them, cleaned them, and roasted them; Weinberger ate one, and I ate the other.
Under the Red CrescentCharles S. Ryan
Mrs. Weinberger acknowledged the introduction, but she did not smile.
The Mystery of the Secret BandEdith Lavell
“I have a special-delivery letter for you, Mrs. Weinberger,” she said.
The Mystery of the Secret BandEdith Lavell
Taking the key to her room, she and Mrs. Weinberger went up together.
The Mystery of the Secret BandEdith Lavell
“Mrs. Weinberger is nice, even if she is a lot older than we are,” observed Ruth.
The Mystery of the Secret BandEdith Lavell