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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

"There are several well-qualified candidates, for example our host today, Nadia Calvino," Lindner said before the meeting of euro zone finance ministers.

From Reuters ● Sep. 15, 2023

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

From Reuters ● Sep. 6, 2023

Economy Minister Nadia Calvino said the government is trying to increase the supply of public housing which at 300,000 homes is just 3% of total housing compared to 9% in the European Union.

From Reuters ● Apr. 18, 2023

Yellen and Calvino discussed the upcoming meetings, recent developments in the global economy and financial system, and the need to continue support for low-income and vulnerable countries, Treasury said.

From Reuters ● Apr. 4, 2023

Seven, including two women and the Italian Calvino, were condemned to death.

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

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