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Durante

American  
[duh-ran-tee] / dəˈræn ti /

noun

  1. James Francis Jimmy, 1893–1980, U.S. comedian.


Durante British  
/ dəˈræntɪ /

noun

  1. Jimmy , known as Schnozzle . 1893–1980, US comedian

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However, Alex Durante, economist at the Tax Foundation, said it remained to be seen what changes could result from Trump's moves.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

According to Durante, even products that aren’t directly affected by tariffs could see price increases, as businesses often raise prices to match their competitors and capture additional profits.

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2024

Durante los siguientes 8 años, dedicó su tiempo a la academia.

From Science Magazine • May 8, 2024

He served as a radio operator and gunner in a B-17 bomber named “Umbriago” by its crew, after a catchphrase of the comedian Jimmy Durante.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2023

Sometimes I thought she could have been a very beautiful Jimmy Durante.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

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