Ricci

[ reet-chee ]

/ ˈrit tʃi /

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noun

Se·bas·tia·no

[se-bahs-tyah-naw], /ˌsɛ bɑsˈtyɑ nɔ/, 1660?–1734, Italian painter.

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Words nearby Ricci

RIC, Ricardian theory of rent, Ricardo, Ricardo, David, Riccati equation, Ricci, Riccio, rice, rice bean, ricebird, rice blast

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How to use Ricci in a sentence

All members of the governor’s staff are fully vaccinated, Ricci added.
Multiple members of Hogan’s staff test positive for the coronavirus, governor’s office says|Rachel Chason, Rebecca Tan|August 25, 2021|Washington Post
Ricci blamed part of the department’s problems on an “onslaught of fraudulent claims each week” and a state law that requires applicants to go through an adjudication process.
Unemployed workers in Maryland file lawsuit against Gov. Hogan’s decision to end federal unemployment benefits|Stephanie Lai, Ovetta Wiggins|June 24, 2021|Washington Post
“There are any number of moving parts that go into a mass vaccination site, and an announcement will be made when there’s an announcement to be made,” Ricci said.
Montgomery moves forward with mass vaccination site plans|Rebecca Tan, Antonio Olivo|March 17, 2021|Washington Post
“People understand we have to hunker down and get through the winter,” Ricci said.
Coronavirus cases are falling. But local officials say it’s too soon to ease most restrictions.|Rebecca Tan, Gregory S. Schneider, Erin Cox|February 19, 2021|Washington Post

Ricci said the claims passed the initial verification process.
Today in D.C.: Headlines to start your Thursday in D.C., Maryland and Virginia|Dana Hedgpeth, Teddy Amenabar|December 10, 2020|Washington Post
Deneve has previously held positions at Nina Ricci and Lanvin -- and, according to Bloomberg, also worked for Apple in the 1990s.
$1.2 Million Worth of Kate Moss Images To Be Auctioned; LVMH Fined $10 Million in Hermès Case|The Fashion Beast Team|July 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Lane had wounded two other students, one of whom was pulled to the safety of a classroom by a brave teacher named Joseph Ricci.
Frank Hall, Coach Who Chased the Chardon High School Gunman, Is a Hero|Michael Daly|February 29, 2012|DAILY BEAST
To make a long story short, Frank Ricci was a New Haven firefighter with a sympathetic life story who was in line for a promotion.
Yes, It's All About Race|Matthew Yglesias|July 14, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Justices Kennedy, Roberts, Alito, Thomas, and Scalia overruled Sotomayor's decision in Ricci.
Yes, It's All About Race|Matthew Yglesias|July 14, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The right has also made a great deal of hay out of Sonia Sotomayor's decision in the case of Ricci v. DeStefano.
Yes, It's All About Race|Matthew Yglesias|July 14, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Michael Angelo Ricci, an Italian cardinal, died; celebrated as a mathematician.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Mme. Ricci, smarting under Gozzi's withdrawal from her intimacy, took for granted that a satire was intended.
The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the first|Count Carlo Gozzi
Despite these reverses Ricci, still sustained by the Grand Duke, held firmly to his position.
The War Upon Religion|Rev. Francis A. Cunningham
A letter had been received from a rich senator by Mrs. Ricci, which was couched in the tenderest language.
The Harris-Ingram Experiment|Charles E. Bolton
Finally, it was his guidance and help that enabled Matteo Ricci to plant the cross in the two capitals of China.
The Jesuits, 1534-1921|Thomas J. Campbell

British Dictionary definitions for Ricci

Ricci

/ (Italian ˈritʃi) /

noun

Matteo (maˈteo). 1552–1610, Italian Jesuit missionary and scholar, who introduced Christianity to China. He was later censured by the Church for allowing his converts to retain some of their ancient religious customs

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