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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He issued a memo Thursday praising Whitaker, Stahl and Wertheim — calling them “the core of the show’s success” — and promising to uphold the editorial independence of the program.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Other veteran “60 Minutes” correspondents, including Lesley Stahl and Bill Whitaker, are said to be contemplating their exits External link.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Just three of the show’s correspondents, who introduce themselves to viewers at the start of each episode, remain: Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim and Bill Whitaker.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“That’s the best fuel mileage,” said Whitaker, who drives a red, long-nose Peterbilt truck.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Aside from her self-serving desire to travel, Regina insisted on being part of the tour because she didn’t trust one of its participants: the shifty-eyed Norman T. Whitaker.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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