Shvernik

[ shvair-nik; Russian shvyer-nyik ]

noun

1. Ni·ko·lai [nik, -, uh, -lahy, nyi-kuh-, lahy], 1888–1970, Russian government official: president of the Soviet Union 1946–53.

Example Sentences

Shvernik's hand came up from under the desk and he pointed a heavy military revolver at his visitor.

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Mr. Shvernik spoke excellent English so Mr. Smith was able to dismiss his interpreter-guide for the afternoon.

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Mr. Smith met Mr. Shvernik in the latter's office at two and they went through the usual amenities.

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Shvernik said, "Thus far we've rambled around hurriedly on a dozen subjects but now we must become definite."

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Leonid Shvernik was even given a promotion on the strength of his so ably cracking the American market.

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