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Paasikivi

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[pah-si-ki-vi] / ˈpɑ sɪ kɪ vɪ /

noun

  1. Juho Kusti 1870–1956, Finnish statesman: president 1946–56.


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The sublimity of this “Oedipe” is fateful thanks to the festival’s probing new artistic director, Finnish mezzo-soprano Lilli Paasikivi.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2025

Wait, they counseled, until the name Paasikivi appears; that will be time enough to expect results.

From Time Magazine Archive

This appeared to be the line taken when Finnish Foreign Minister Dr. Juho Paasikivi went back to Moscow this week for more talks about the "friendship pact."

From Time Magazine Archive

When the presidential electors meet on February 15, Paasikivi can count on 171 votes.

From Time Magazine Archive

Under popular, 81-year-old President Juho Kusti Paasikivi and able, unpopular Agrarian Premier Urho Kekkonen, the Finns have learned to walk the nerve-racking path of independence like tight-rope walkers.

From Time Magazine Archive

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