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Czerny

American  
[cher-nee] / ˈtʃɛr ni /

noun

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


Czerny British  
/ ˈtʃɛrni /

noun

  1. 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

“Artificial intelligence may well represent the highest-stakes gamble of our future,” said Cardinal Michael Czerny of the Vatican’s development office, who introduced the message at a press conference Thursday.

From Seattle Times Dec. 14, 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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