Grasso

[ gras-oh, grah-soh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Ella T(am·bus·si) [tam-, boo, -see], 1919–81, U.S. politician: congresswoman 1971–75; governor of Connecticut 1975–80.

He reported that he and Grasso subsequently kept in touch via cell phone.

He then went after Richard Grasso for the pay package of $188 million he received as the chairman of the New York Stock Exchange.

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The fellow having delivered his message, Grasso came to the little window, and bowed to them.

He went home with them, and when arrived where Grasso was, he entered the room when he was busy with his own thoughts.

Grasso, in a deep sleep from the effect of the opium, slept on the whole night without ever waking.

Grasso returned several times to Florence, and being asked by Philip of Brunelesco to tell his story, he related this tale.

Home I must not go, for if Grasso should be there, what shall I say?

April 17, 2024axolotl

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