Czerny

American

[cher-nee] / ˈtʃɛr ni /

noun

Carl, 1791–1857, Austrian composer, especially of exercises in piano technique.

Czerny British

/ ˈtʃɛrni /

noun

Karl (karl). 1791–1857, Austrian pianist, composer, and teacher, noted for his studies

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“We do what we can as a tiny state, mostly off camera and with great discretion,” said Cardinal Michael Czerny, a senior Vatican official.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Also returning was Henry Czerny, whose character in the initial film sent Donloe to Alaska in the first place.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

Cardinal Michael Czerny, a senior Vatican official known to be close to Francis, called the occasion "a reason for gratitude".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

“The message that he is conveying is that the Mediterranean is our responsibility,” said Cardinal Michael Czerny, the Vatican’s top migration expert and himself a refugee.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023

“Have you ever,” Czerny said to me one day, “thought about starting a little after-school program for kids?”

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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