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Rostenkowski

American  
[ros-tuhn-kou-skee] / ˌrɒs tənˈkaʊ ski /

noun

  1. Dan(iel), 1928–2010, U.S. politician: congressman 1959–94.


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News of Rauch’s starring role comes nearly two years after the finale of "The Big Bang Theory," where she notably got her big break as on-screen microbiologist Bernadette Rostenkowski.

From Fox News May 2, 2021

In the Chicago of 50 years ago, it mattered whether your name was Rostenkowski, Bilandic, Annunzio or Mikva.

From Washington Post Feb. 11, 2020

Rostenkowski was an Illinois congressman whose career ended when he was imprisoned on a fraud conviction.

From Slate Oct. 9, 2019

That’s the year Melissa Rauch was introduced into the ensemble as Penny’s Cheesecake Factory co-worker, aspiring microbiologist Bernadette Rostenkowski.

From The Verge Aug. 30, 2018

Although Democrats controlled the House of Representatives, the powerful leader of the tax-writing committee, Dan Rostenkowski of Illinois, wanted to cut a deal and became one of its chief salesmen.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2017

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