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butler

[buht-ler] / ˈbʌt lər /


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He was also a sinister Pennywise in the miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s “It,” a secretive butler named Wadsworth in “Clue,” and the evil Lord of Darkness in “Legend.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Roth’s assistant, named Alfred after the butler from “Batman,” is dry, direct and has strong opinions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

The broker opens the door, and there’s a butler.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026

"We arrange everything for them: flowers, candles, photographer, dinner with a private butler," said Melanie Tessier, its guest relations manager.

From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026

Mr. Grin was standing outside, still wearing his butler costume.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

The investor story is not robot butlers or science-fiction spectacle — it is production costs.

From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026

They offer personalized service, in which white-coat butlers can help draw a scented bath, deliver hors d’oeuvres or arrange a private cocktail reception.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 18, 2026

They have music playing and very snazzily dressed butlers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2025

Tributes were also paid to Kaveporn Punpare, who had a young daughter and was one of several butlers employed by Mr Vichai.

From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2025

It was not at all certain, then, how he would fare against the younger breed of highly professionalized butlers looking for posts.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro


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