forza
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of forza
C19: Italian, literally: force
Example Sentences
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“Grazie, grazie, forza Ferrari,” he said to his team over the radio before switching to French, Bianchi’s language, to dedicate the victory to him.
From New York Times ● Jul. 26, 2015
"Hey, forza, forza come and sing with me," chimes Jennifer Lopez on the World Cup's official song 'We are one'.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2014
When the time comes, I hope to find the forza to retire in time.
From Time Magazine Archive
To name the boat, Miller referenced an Italian dictionary and found "forza," which literally means strength or force.
From Time Magazine Archive
Presently a reminder of the sea intrudes,—con forza in lower wood and strings.
From Symphonies and Their Meaning; Third Series, Modern Symphonies by Philip H. Goepp
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