Alfieri

American

[ahl-fye-ree] / ɑlˈfyɛ ri /

noun

Count Vittorio 1749–1803, Italian dramatist and poet.

Alfieri British

/ alˈfjɛri /

noun

Count Vittorio (vitˈtɔːrjo). 1749–1803, Italian dramatist and poet, noted for his classical tragedies and political satires

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Gonzales challenged Alfieri for saying he was voting against the Northern California racing, saying: “Last year you said let’s give it a year off. But you keep moving the goalposts.”

From Los Angeles Times

Dr Sergio Alfieri added that the Pope was never intubated and always remained alert and oriented in hospital.

From BBC

Dennis Alfieri rarely votes against Santa Anita and once praised its performance during the 2019 fatality crisis, when the track refused a request by the board to close.

From Los Angeles Times

“Indeed, by any measure, he has been rewarded for his casual disdain of the values of open and responsible government,” Alfieri said.

From Seattle Times

Alfieri has urged Francis to take it easy so that the scar can heal and he can fully regain his strength before upcoming trips in August to Portugal and Mongolia.

From Washington Times

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