West German
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Not since Gerd Muller, a West German striker nicknamed Der Bomber, banged in 10 goals at the 1970 World Cup has anyone even reached double figures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The Gehlen organization formed the nucleus of what became the BND, the new West German intelligence service, with Reinhard Gehlen as its director until he retired in 1968.
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2024
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
And in 1979, a Korean-American GI disappeared from his West German post, reappearing months later in North Korea.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 19, 2023
When the BND, the West German spy service, discovered Guillaume was a spy, the popular Brandt's political career was ruined.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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