Faenza

American

[fah-en-zuh, fah-en-tsah] / fɑˈɛn zə, fɑˈɛn tsɑ /

noun

a city in N Italy, SE of Bologna.

Faenza British

/ faˈɛntsa /

noun

a city in N Italy, in Emilia-Romagna: famous in the 15th and 16th centuries for its majolica earthenware, esp faïence. Pop: 53 641 (2001)

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The city of Faenza has been the worst-affected, with the levels of the two rivers crossing it rising rapidly overnight.

From BBC

"Dietrich was an exceptional person you will find only once in your life," says Tost, now 67, from his office in Faenza, Italy, from where he is set to retire as Alpha Tauri team principal at the end of 2023.

From BBC

Part of what makes Alpha Tauri such a breeding ground for young talent is the tone and feel of the team in the garage, and back in Faenza.

From BBC

De Vries and Tsunoda drive for AlphaTauri, which is based in Faenza, a city close to the Imola track and which has been flooded.

From Washington Times

His teammate Tsunoda, who began living in Faenza in 2021 to work with AlphaTauri, said the city was badly hit.

From Washington Times

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