West German
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Long a symbol of German industrial might, the brand dominated the West German market and sold well across Europe in the 1970s thanks to successful and affordable models like the Kadett and the Rekord.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 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
He worked as a tax official in his native southwestern state of Baden-Wuerttemberg before winning election to the West German parliament in 1972.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2023
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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