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Fitzgerald

1

[ fits-jer-uhld ]

noun

  1. Ella, 1918–96, U.S. jazz singer.
  2. F(rancis) Scott (Key), 1896–1940, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
  3. a town in central Georgia.
  4. a male given name.


FitzGerald

2

[ fits-jer-uhld ]

noun

  1. Edward, 1809–83, English poet: translator of drama and poetry, especially of Omar Khayyám.
  2. George Francis, 1851–1901, Irish physicist.

Fitzgerald

/ ɪٲˈɛə /

noun

  1. FitzgeraldEdward18091883MEnglishWRITING: poet Edward . 1809–83, English poet, noted particularly for his free translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám (1859)
  2. FitzgeraldElla19181996FUSMUSIC: jazz singer Ella . 1918–96, US jazz singer, noted esp for her vocal range and scat singing
  3. FitzgeraldF(rancis) Scott (Key)18961940MUSWRITING: novelistWRITING: short-story writer F ( rancis ) Scott ( Key ). 1896–1940, US novelist and short-story writer, noted particularly for his portrayal of the 1920s in The Great Gatsby (1925) and Tender is the Night (1934)
  4. FitzgeraldGarret19262011MIrishPOLITICS: politicianPOLITICS: prime minister Garret . 1926–2011, Irish politician; leader of Fine Gael Party (1977–87); prime minister of the Republic of Ireland (1981–82; and 1982–87)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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“It is unclear whether Mr. Lutnick has yet obtained a waiver or completed his divestment of his equity interest in Cantor Fitzgerald,” the letter said, asking for a response by April 11.

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In “Gatz,” the novel’s narrative texture was conveyed through zany approximation — the troupe finding Fitzgerald not by effacing itself but by embracing its eccentric difference.

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A stage adaptation of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, based on the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald which was previously also made into a film starring Brad Pitt, was named best new musical.

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The same day as Lutnick’s appearance on Fox, a Cantor Fitzgerald securities analyst upgraded Tesla shares to “overweight.”

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Fitzgerald said cancellations would occur at obscure times, like 2:48 a.m.

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