Florio

American

[flawr-ee-oh, flohr-] / ˈflɔr iˌoʊ, ˈfloʊr- /

noun

John, 1553?–1625, English lexicographer and translator.

Florio British

/ ˈflɔːrɪˌəʊ /

noun

John . ?1553–?1625, English lexicographer, noted for his translation of Montaigne's Essays (1603)

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Example Sentences

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While author Gina Florio clearly endorses this depiction, actual statistics say otherwise.

From Salon

An attorney for Miller-Whitehead, Dawn Florio, said they are appealing the verdict.

From Seattle Times

Florio, the McCarthy spokesman, said in a statement to The Times in October that the “expenses were for lodging, catering, event room rentals associated with the PAC retreat.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Bishop Whitehead has pled not guilty, and is looking forward to having his day in court, so that he can fight these charges,” Florio said in a statement Friday.

From Seattle Times

Florio, the McCarthy spokesman, did not respond to a request to explain those amounts.

From Los Angeles Times

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