Albanese

[ al-buh-ney-zuh, -suh, -zee, ahl-; Italian ahl-bah-ne-ze ]

/ ˌæl bəˈneɪ zə, -sə, -zi, ˈɑl-; Italian ˌɑl bɑˈnɛ zɛ /

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Li·cia

[lee-chee-uh; Italian lee-chah], /ˈli tʃi ə; Italian ˈli tʃɑ/, 1913–2014, Italian operatic soprano.

QUIZZES

In effect, this quiz will prove whether or not you have the skills to know the difference between “affect” and “effect.”

Question 1 of 7

The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

“This series has gone on too long,” said Deputy Chief Kirk Albanese.
LAPD Launches Manhunt for Prolific Serial ‘Teardrop Rapist’|Christine Pelisek|April 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Perhaps sensing he was losing his battle to win his wife back, Albanese apparently lost control.
Italy Struggles With Spate of Domestic-Violence Murders|Barbie Latza Nadeau|March 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But Albanese tells me he did not mean to imply that domestic sex trafficking is not a serious issue.
Sex-Trafficking Feud|Michelle Goldberg|July 7, 2011|DAILY BEAST
“We just wanted to make sure our sense of humor clicked with hers,” said Albanese.
From Playboy to The Daily Show|Denise Martin|June 7, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Albanese, who draws inspiration from lyrics, movies and everyday life, often takes up to two months to execute each “small world.”
Matthew Albanese's Strange Worlds|Tali Yahalom|February 11, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The same may be said of valencia and poplin de laine, either with Albanese stripes on a plain ground, or a large plaid pattern.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. V, No. XXIX., October, 1852|Various
When he fell ill, he was taken care of, most affectionately even, by the Albanese.
My Recollections of Lord Byron|Teresa Guiccioli