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Alfieri

American  
[ahl-fye-ree] / ɑlˈfjɛ ri /

noun

  1. Count Vittorio 1749–1803, Italian dramatist and poet.


Alfieri British  
/ alˈfjɛri /

noun

  1. Count Vittorio (vitˈtɔːrjo). 1749–1803, Italian dramatist and poet, noted for his classical tragedies and political satires

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Gonzales challenged Alfieri for saying he was voting against the Northern California racing, saying: “Last year you said let’s give it a year off. But you keep moving the goalposts.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026

“Indeed, by any measure, he has been rewarded for his casual disdain of the values of open and responsible government,” Alfieri said.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 2, 2023

Sergio Alfieri, the surgeon who operated on him, told reporters on Friday morning that the pope would be able to handle the trips “better than before” because “he’s a stronger pope” after undergoing the procedure.

From New York Times ● Jun. 18, 2023

"He has already resumed working," said Dr Alfieri.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2023

I must not forget to mention a very interesting series of twenty-four stereoscopic pictures by Mr. Alfieri, illustrative of “The Potter’s Art.”

From The Evolution of Photography With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years by John Werge

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