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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

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Dr Sergio Alfieri added that the Pope was never intubated and always remained alert and oriented in hospital.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2025

Dennis Alfieri rarely votes against Santa Anita and once praised its performance during the 2019 fatality crisis, when the track refused a request by the board to close.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 20, 2024

“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

In later times the Villa Negroni was the residence of the poet Alfieri.

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.

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