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Verrazzano

American  
[ver-raht-tsah-naw] / ˌvɛr rɑtˈtsɑ nɔ /
Italian Verrazani

noun

  1. Giovanni da c1480–1527?, Italian navigator and explorer.


Example Sentences

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In New York City, high winds prompted the temporary closure of the Verrazzano Bridge.

From Washington Times

On marathon morning in 1976, we headed early to the start at the Verrazzano Bridge.

From New York Times

He really wants to run over the Verrazzano Bridge, he said at first.

From New York Times

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority closed the Newport Pell and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridges due to wind gusts of 70 mph early Wednesday morning, then reopened them shortly after to most vehicles.

From Seattle Times

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority closed the Newport Pell and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridges due to wind gusts of 70 mph.

From Washington Times