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Ferrara

American  
[fuh-rahr-uh, fer-rah-rah] / fəˈrɑr ə, fɛrˈrɑ rɑ /

noun

  1. a city in N Italy, near the Po River: medieval university and cathedral.

Ferrara British  
/ fəˈrɑːrə, ferˈrara /

noun

  1. a city in N Italy, in Emilia–Romagna: a centre of the Renaissance under the House of Este; university (1391). Pop: 130 992 (2001)

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But they could be in military service in 18 months, says Ferrara.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Jelly Belly’s parent company Ferrara Candy Co. acquired the brand in 2023 and also owns popular candy brands including Nerds and Sweetarts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

It’s Abel Ferrara, the director of cult films such as “King of New York.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

It's proved such a hit that confectionery giants including Hershey, Mars and Ferrara have launched their own products.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

The motet had been commissioned by the Duke of Ferrara, Josquin’s employer, who was grieving the recent loss of a man close to him.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

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