West German
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Habermas, who began teaching philosophy and sociology at the University of Frankfurt in the 1960s, vocally supported the student revolt at West German universities at the time.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
And the comparison to Bowie’s West German sojourn is apt: working with his producers, Styles has clearly immersed himself in the avant-garde, taking chances, and embracing idiosyncrasy.
From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2026
Mr. Burke’s chapters on the alliance between the Palestinian groups and West German leftists such as the Red Army Faction are especially strong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
Military power: When the Cold War ended in 1990, the West German military fielded more than 500,000 troops and spent 2.5% of its GDP on defense.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2024
Wolf specialized in infiltrating the West German government, sometimes with "Romeo spies," who would strike up romances with unsuspecting single women—many of them secretaries to powerful generals and political figures.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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