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Sacco

American

[sak-oh, sahk-kaw] / ˈsæk oʊ, ˈsɑk kɔ /

noun

Nicola 1891–1927, Italian anarchist, in the U.S. after 1908: together with Bartolomeo Vanzetti, found guilty of robbery and murder 1921; executed 1927.

Sacco British

/ ˈsækəʊ /

noun

Nicola (niˈkɔːla). 1891–1927, US radical agitator, born in Italy. With Bartolomeo Vanzetti, he was executed for murder (1927) despite suspicions that their political opinions influenced the verdict: the case caused international protests

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Board of Education, the Sacco and Vanzetti murder trial and more.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2025

If they really want Rod Brind’Amour with Carolina or assistant coach Joe Sacco with Boston, they need to wait for their teams’ playoff runs to end.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2024

Considered the original beanbag, the Sacco chair is the rare design object to become an instant classic in both rec rooms and museum collections.

From New York Times ● Mar. 28, 2024

Colton and Harper Sacco play together as squirts - 9- and 10-year-olds - for the youth hockey program in North Branford, Connecticut.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 12, 2023

Employment at Gallarate was, however, almost as scarce as it had been at Sacco, wherefore Jerome found leisure in plenty for literary work.

From Jerome Cardan A Biographical Study by Waters, W. G. (William George)

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