Orsini

British

/ orˈsiːni /

noun

an Italian aristocratic family that was prominent in Rome from the 12th to the 18th century

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Orsini says the aim was to identify correlations among the ‘mayhem’ of data.

From Scientific American ● Oct. 31, 2023

“Bad things are going to happen,” Mr. Orsini said.

From New York Times ● May 29, 2023

But as Ms Orsini spoke to more friends, acquaintances and colleagues, it became clear this was an issue that transcended borders - and victims had no legal protections to help them.

From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2022

Palmer is known in L.A. for developing a number of faux-Italianate complexes in and around downtown, including the Orsini, Piero and Medici.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 23, 2022

His first step was to weaken the Orsini and Colonna factions in Rome.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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