Capone

American

[kuh-pohn] / kəˈpoʊn /

noun

Al(phonse) Scarface, 1899–1947, U.S. gangster and Prohibition-era bootlegger, probably born in Italy.

Capone British

/ kəˈpəʊn /

noun

Alphonse, called Al. 1899–1947, US gangster in Chicago during Prohibition

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Last month, the Met confirmed it had removed more than 1,400 officers and staff from its ranks in three years in what Deputy Commissioner Jukes called an "Al Capone" approach to uncover wrongdoing.

From BBC

“This is a pivotal moment for science, for mental health, and for every veteran who has waited too long for better treatment options,” said Amber Capone, co-founder and chief executive of VETS, in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

The Metropolitan Police says it is using an "Al Capone" approach to root out misconduct by its own officers.

From BBC

Alcatraz was home to dangerous criminals, including Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly.

From Los Angeles Times

In high school, his best friend was Al Capone Jr., the Chicago mobster’s son.

From Los Angeles Times

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