Valla

American  

[vahl-lah] / ˈvɑl lɑ /

noun

1. Lorenzo 1407–57, Italian humanist and critic.

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Valla British  

/ ˈvalla /

noun

1. Lorenzo (loˈrɛntso). 1405–57, Italian humanist cholar. His writings include De voluptate (1431), a philosophical dialogue on pleasure

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Example Sentences

A lifeguard filmed himself plucking one from the waves at Bondi on New Years Day, and most recently, another parcel was found on Valla Beach in the mid-north coast in March.

From BBC

To prevent future deaths, Nancy Valla said, she pressed the Long Beach hospital where she worked to install barriers or fencing at a tall structure on its campus.

From Los Angeles Times

But Valla said she was told a barrier would be too expensive and lead to questions that would make the hospital “look guilty,” according to a lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

But Valla was haunted by what had happened.

From Los Angeles Times

We’re in a vulnerable community,’” Valla said.

From Los Angeles Times