Whittier
Americannoun
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John Greenleaf 1807–92, U.S. poet.
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a city in SW California, E of Los Angeles.
noun
Example Sentences
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Los Angeles firefighters are mourning the death of a colleague in a crash in Whittier early Friday morning that involved a big rig.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
It’s part of a wider plan to connect the E Line to the city of Whittier, though officials say the work will be built in two phases due to funding constraints.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Its success helped spawn a chapter in the Whittier area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
“These developments are worthy of the scrutiny of policymakers and regulators,” says Sandip Bhagat, chief investment officer at Whittier Trust, who formerly helped oversee Vanguard’s stock funds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
My name is Madeline Whittier, but you can tell that from my e-mail address.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
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