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Calvino

American

[kal-vee-noh, kahl-vee-naw] / kælˈvi noʊ, kɑlˈvi nɔ /

noun

Italo 1923–85, Italian novelist.

Calvino British

/ kælˈviːnəʊ /

noun

Italo. 1923–85, Italian novelist and short-story writer. His works include Our Ancestors (1960) and Invisible Cities (1972)

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Calvino remains as Sanchez's first deputy prime minister and top economic expert.

From Reuters ● Nov. 20, 2023

STC had contacted the Spanish government on Tuesday to inform it of the deal, which would make STC the Spanish telecom's largest shareholder, Calvino said in Brussels.

From Reuters ● Sep. 6, 2023

"Fortunately, since we arrived in government we have reinforced the mechanisms for protecting our strategic interests," Calvino added.

From Reuters ● Sep. 6, 2023

Calvino added that more technical work would be needed to support Ukraine, whose economy has been damaged by Russia's invasion.

From Reuters ● Jul. 14, 2023

A most painful impression has been created throughout Italy by the confirmation to-day of the report that a young Italian journalist, Mario Calvino, has been condemned to death by Court-martial in St Petersburg.

From International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes by Oppenheim, L. (Lassa)

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