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Wolfgang

[woo lf-gang; German vawlf-gahng]

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noun

a male given name.

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Examples from the Web for wolfgang

Contemporary Examples of wolfgang

So welcome back, Edna and Ethel; come on down, Gertrude and Percy; walk right in, Wilhelmina and Wolfgang.
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But German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schauble reportedly insisted on a significantly higher level.
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On Tuesday, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble told La Stampa newspaper that they approved of the Monti methods.
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Remember how Wolfgang Münchau said the euro zone had to get it right at this summit or it would collapse?
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And honesty, explains Wolfgang, paves the way for the real advocates of traditional marriage to fight and have a voice.
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Historical Examples of wolfgang

Wolfgang prepared himself with all his care, and shot at the bird.
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William Makepeace Thackeray
Wolfgang Franz says they make use of another device with an eel.
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George Smith
But, my dear Mr. Wolfgang, how shall we ever be able to repay your kindness?
The wanderings and fortunes of some German emigrants
Friedrich Gerstcker
"My other negro will remain here," Wolfgang interrupted him.
The wanderings and fortunes of some German emigrants
Friedrich Gerstcker
Wolfgang answered him; "the tracks were plain enough to be seen."
The wanderings and fortunes of some German emigrants
Friedrich Gerstcker