conoscenti
Americanplural noun
SINGULAR
conoscenteplural noun
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Origin of conoscenti
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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Conoscenti, who was being sought by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies after he allegedly stole something from a Target store in Compton, fled into Long Beach, where he was shot while running down a staircase.
From Los Angeles Times
The family of Jason Conoscenti, whose shooting was captured on video and stoked heavy criticism of the department, settled with the city for $2 million in August 2016.
From Los Angeles Times
The pursuit spanned 12 miles, ending when Conoscenti stopped his vehicle on 14th Place and Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach.
From Los Angeles Times
After the lengthy standoff, Conoscenti got out of the vehicle with a wooden stick and fled down a staircase toward the beach.
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Conoscenti did not have a firearm.
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