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
To name the boat, Miller referenced an Italian dictionary and found "forza," which literally means strength or force.
From Time Magazine Archive
When the time comes, I hope to find the forza to retire in time.
From Time Magazine Archive
A curious marking, and usually overlooked by pianists, is the crescendo and con forza of the cadenza.
From Chopin : the Man and His Music by Huneker, James
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