Whitaker
Americannoun
noun
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Sir Frederick. 1812–91, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1863–64; 1882–83)
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Forrest (Steven) , born 1961, US actor and film director; his films include (as actor) Ghost Dog (1999) and The Last King of Scotland (2006); (as director) Waiting to Exhale (1995)
Example Sentences
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Howell’s Dr. Dennis Whitaker has become more confident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Some years later, those predilections even spawned an Oscar-winning film, The Last King of Scotland, starring Forest Whitaker and James McAvoy.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The newcomers will join Bill Whitaker, Leslie Stahl, Jon Wertheim and Norah O’Donnell, who are all returning as correspondents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
As defence spending rises across the alliance, Whitaker said that Europe must now show it is turning the increased cash into real capabilities.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
The major team match against the Capablanca Chess Club was disappointing for the Americans: though Bobby and Whitaker won their games, the five other Americans lost.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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