Nastase

/ (nəˈstæsɪ) /

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noun

Ilie (ˈiːliː). born 1946, Romanian tennis player

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

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candypuff

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Words nearby Nastase

nassella tussock, Nassella Tussock Board, Nasser, Nasser, Gamal Abdel, Nast, Nastase, nastic, nastic movement, nasturtium, nasty, nasute

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How to use Nastase in a sentence

But Newt Gingrich, the new frontrunner, played like Ilie Nastase—brilliant when he can keep his volcanic temper under control.
Paul Begala: Gingrich Dominates Foreign Policy Debate|Paul Begala|November 23, 2011|DAILY BEAST