Costello
[kos-tl-oh, ko-stel-oh]
- John Al·o·y·sius [al-oh-ish-uh s, -ee-uh s] /ˌæl oʊˈɪʃ əs, -i əs/, 1891–1976, Irish political leader: prime minister of the Republic of Ireland 1948–51, 1954–57.
- LouLouis Francis Cristillo, 1906–59, U.S. actor, half of the comedy team of Abbott and Costello.
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Contemporary Examples
Or when the both of them cross paths with Abbott and Costello?
They never got the respect of Abbott and Costello, Laurel and Hardy, the Marx brothers.
Costello is undoubtedly a big fish for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.
Costello is just the latest high-profile musician to cancel a concert in Israel.
Mr. Costello was undoubtedly wise to have made the choice he did.
Historical Examples
"You don't say that as if you believed it," Mrs. Costello observed.
Daisy MillerHenry James
Presently he pointed out the young girl and her cavalier to Mrs. Costello.
Daisy MillerHenry James
Costello Nebeker was to engage the services of the constables.
The Kentucky RangerEdward T. Curnick
He was waiting for Mr. Costello to tell him the worst, that he could not come again.
The Music MasterCharles Klein
Costello looked at him and shook his head slowly: the man was touched.
The Music MasterCharles Klein
Costello
- Elvis, real name Declan McManus. born 1954, British rock singer and songwriter. His recordings include This Year's Model (1978), "Oliver's Army" (1979), Spike (1989), Brutal Youth (1994), and When I Was Cruel (2003)
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