Duse
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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"For Ferrari, which unlike Lamborghini does not have access to a development platform like that of VW, the issue of investments is also certainly relevant," Duse said.
From Reuters • Jun. 30, 2022
In Italy, she was called “the Duse of the dance,” a reference to the great 20th-century Italian actress Eleonora Duse.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2021
Here, after a bit of name dropping — Eleonora Duse and Edvard Munch are among those assembled outside Ibsen’s house — the men have a more restrained reckoning.
From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2015
If Eleanora Duse manages to get placed in the Musidora, her name will appear in black type in the sales catalogue when her progeny come up for auction, making them more valuable.
From The Guardian • May 12, 2010
Art was art, of course, but she was no Duse, and she didn't care to be the object of such public passion.
From Tutors' Lane by Lewis, W. S. (Wilmarth Sheldon)
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