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Keller

[ kel-er; German kel-uhr ]

noun

  1. Gott·fried [got, -freed, gawt, -f, r, eet], 1819–90, Swiss novelist.
  2. Helen (Adams), 1880–1968, U.S. lecturer, author, and educator: blind and deaf from infancy; educated by Annie Sullivan.


Keller

/ ˈkɛlə /

noun

  1. KellerGottfried18191890MSwissWRITING: novelistWRITING: short-story writer Gottfried. 1819–90, Swiss novelist and short-story writer, who wrote in German: noted esp for the novel Der Grüne Heinrich (1855, rewritten 1880)
  2. KellerHelen (Adams)18801968FUSWRITING: authorEDUCATION: lecturer Helen ( Adams ). 1880–1968, US author and lecturer. Blind and deaf from infancy, she was taught to read, write, and speak and became noted for her work for the handicapped


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Keller’s social media accounts have since been deleted, and messages to him have gone unreturned.

Read the full storyKlete Keller, a 38-year-old five-time Olympic medalist, was spotted on video wearing a Team USA jacket in the Capitol Rotunda during the riots.

Keller’s mere presence in the mob could permanently stain his significant accomplishments.

From Time

Keller, 38, has made no public comments about his presence at the Capitol.

Keller has become a worldwide symbol for children to overcome any obstacle.

From Time

"Iran's Hardliners, and Ours," is the title of a post on Keller's blog from earlier this week.

Designer Clare Waight Keller debuted a collection for Chloé on Sunday that was inspired by desert sands.

So, Keller takes the law into his own hands by capturing Jones and torturing him in a desperate attempt to locate the girls.

But then–Executive Editor Bill Keller refused to go forward.

If you are reading this, Bill Keller's psychiatrist, I implore you to work this through with him.

She had charged a good price for the business, but had stuck to the Keller traditions and made a straight deal.

Helen Keller was to be present, but she had fallen ill through overwork.

The other pleasant evening referred to was a little company given in honor of Helen Keller.

Helen Keller, with Mr. and Mrs. Macy, came up for a week-end visit.

Think of Helen Keller as a famous example of this joy in work under the most adverse circumstances.

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kelepKeller, Helen