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Ferraro

American  
[fuh-rahr-oh] / fəˈrɑr oʊ /

noun

  1. Geraldine Anne Gerry, 1935–2011, U.S. politician: congresswoman 1978–84; first woman chosen as the vice-presidential nominee of a major political party 1984.


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“It’s important to develop mining in Argentina that is compatible with environmental controls, but not at any price,” said Congressman Maximiliano Ferraro, who opposed the law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Democratic nominee Walter Mondale needed a game-changer against Ronald Reagan that year, so he picked Geraldine Ferraro, the first female running mate ever on a major party national ticket.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2024

Lead researcher, NeuRA's Michael Ferraro says this is a paradigm shift for understanding CRPS.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2024

Or, Ferraro wondered, it could be someone like Boston’s Jake DeBrusk.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2024

Ferraro went through them as carefully as he could in his rattled state, even checking the seals under UV.

From The Misplaced Battleship by Schoenherr, John

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