Czerny

American

[cher-nee] / ˈtʃɛr ni /

noun

Carl, 1791–1857, Austrian composer, especially of exercises in piano technique.

Czerny British

/ ˈtʃɛrni /

noun

Karl (karl). 1791–1857, Austrian pianist, composer, and teacher, noted for his studies

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Also returning was Henry Czerny, whose character in the initial film sent Donloe to Alaska in the first place.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

Cardinal Michael Czerny, a senior Vatican official known to be close to Francis, called the occasion "a reason for gratitude".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

If that’s the distinctive flavor that Czerny can provide, he’s happy to deliver it.

From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2023

Cardinal Michael Czerny, whose development office is responsible for Caritas, sought to explain Francis’ extraordinary decision in November to fire the elected Caritas leadership, appoint a temporary administrator and overhaul the Caritas statutes.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2023

Czerny paid me for my time but seemed to think it wasn’t enough.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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