Winchell

[ win-chuhl ]

/ ˈwɪn tʃəl /

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noun

Walter, 1897–1972, U.S. newspaper columnist and radio and television broadcaster.

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How to use Winchell in a sentence

When it becomes clear that nobody else will challenge Lindbergh in the next election, Winchell announces his own candidacy.
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Winchell was on a gangbusters kick, making noise in his column about blowing Lansky's whole operation.
The Stacks: Harold Conrad Was Many Things, But He Was Never, Ever Dull|Mark Jacobson|March 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A five-thousand-dollar check to the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund, of which Winchell was the chairman, would help, Harold suggested.
The Stacks: Harold Conrad Was Many Things, But He Was Never, Ever Dull|Mark Jacobson|March 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Never shy, Harold told the mobsters they had it wrong if they thought they could get tough with Winchell.
The Stacks: Harold Conrad Was Many Things, But He Was Never, Ever Dull|Mark Jacobson|March 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST

There was the time Harold helped the boys, fixing that dicey scene with Walter Winchell.
The Stacks: Harold Conrad Was Many Things, But He Was Never, Ever Dull|Mark Jacobson|March 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Labor does not tire—it gives resisting force; and all of these facts Mr. Winchell demonstrated in his life.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman
Mr. Winchell maintains an independent course in regard to politics, voting for men and measures rather than for party.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman
Prof. Winchell tells us, "The very beginnings of our race are still almost in sight."
The Other Side of Evolution|Alexander Patterson
The latest edition is by Constance M. Winchell (7th ed.; Chicago, 1951).
A History of Bibliographies of Bibliographies|Archer Taylor
Green Early is a white grape coming in season with Winchell which surpasses it in most characters, quality in particular.
The Grapes of New York|U. P. Hedrick