Halévy

[ a-ley-vee ]

/ a leɪˈvi /

noun

Fro·men·tal

[fraw-mahn-tal] /frɔ mɑ̃ˈtal/, Jacques François Fromental Élie Lévy, 1790–1862, French composer, especially of operas.

his nephewLu·do·vic

[ly-daw-veek] /lü dɔˈvik/, 1834–1908, French novelist and playwright: librettist in collaboration with Henri Meilhac.

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Examples from the Web for halevy

Halevy would not specify what events in Syria could lead to war.
How Syria Might Unleash War between Israel and Iran|Dan Ephron|September 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Halevy said the aid to Syria adds a possible trigger point for conflict.
How Syria Might Unleash War between Israel and Iran|Dan Ephron|September 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Halevy also notes that Iran, while dangerous, is "far from posing an existential threat to Israel."
The Israeli Anti-Attack-Iran Brigade|Bruce Riedel|November 7, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Dagan and Halevy believe sabotage and diplomacy have done much to set back Iran's nuclear ambitions and can do more yet.
The Israeli Anti-Attack-Iran Brigade|Bruce Riedel|November 7, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Since that time, I think, Halevy has not published anything of importance.
L'Abbe Constantin, Complete|Ludovic Halevy
Some say it was a fortunate event for Meilhac; others assert that Halevy reaped a great profit by the union.
L'Abbe Constantin, Complete|Ludovic Halevy
It was then that the doors of the French Academy opened wide before Halevy.
L'Abbe Constantin, Complete|Ludovic Halevy
Of musical men, Hiller saw Halevy, a successful composer and genial companion, with a gentle strain of irony in his conversation.
The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851|Various
Halevy's novels are remarkable for the elegance of literary style, tenderness of spirit and keenness of observation.
L'Abbe Constantin, Complete|Ludovic Halevy

British Dictionary definitions for halevy

Halévy

/ (French alevi) /

noun

(Jacques François) Fromental (fromɛ̃tal), original name Elias Levy . 1799–1862, French composer, noted for his operas, which include La Juive (1835)

his nephew, Ludovic (lydɔvik). 1834–1908, French dramatist and novelist, who collaborated with Meilhac on opera libretti

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