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autostrada

American  
[aw-toh-strah-duh, ou-taw-strah-dah] / ˈɔ toʊˌstrɑ də, ˌaʊ tɔˈstrɑ dɑ /

noun

autostradas, plural autostrade plural
  1. (in Italy) a divided highway connecting major cities.


autostrada British  
/ ˈɔːtəʊˌstrɑːdə /

noun

  1. an Italian motorway

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Etymology

Origin of autostrada

1925–30; < Italian, equivalent to auto auto + strada road, highway ≪ Latin ( via ) strāta; see street

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According to Simon Gleave, the head of analysis for Infostrada Sports, they rank best on scoring opportunities, a measure that counts major chances whether they result in a shot or not.

From The Guardian • Jan. 17, 2016

Infostrada once again, as with the rowing, felt Cracknell was if anything too pessimistic.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2012

Even Infostrada were inclined to agree that Muhammad may use his selection dispute as "positive fuel" and stood a chance of winning the Olympic title.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2012

She backed Mhairi Spence for silver and Nick Woodbridge for bronze, but Infostrada predicts a mere lone bronze for Spence.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2012

According to the good people at Infostrada Sports, the last rider to celebrate his birthday with a stage win in Le Tour was Erik Zabel, on 7 July 1995.

From The Guardian • Jul. 5, 2011

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