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  • proper noun A nickname for Rome

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Examples

  • Italia they must see more of the country and the cities; above all, they must see a place which they called the Eternal City, or by some similar nonsensical name; and they persisted so that the poor governor permitted them, as usual, to have their way; and it was decided what route they should take, that is, the priest was kind enough to decide for them; and was also kind enough to promise to go with them part of the route, as far as a place where there was a wonderful figure of Holy Mary, which the priest said it was highly necessary for them to see before visiting the

    Lavengro the Scholar - the Gypsy - the Priest George Henry Borrow 1842

  • The so-called Eternal City was spread out before him as he dined at an outdoor ristorante on the Vialle Trinita dei Monti, overlooking the famed Spanish Steps.

    THE 4400® WELCOME TO PROMISE CITY GREG COX 2009

  • The so-called Eternal City was spread out before him as he dined at an outdoor ristorante on the Vialle Trinita dei Monti, overlooking the famed Spanish Steps.

    THE 4400® WELCOME TO PROMISE CITY GREG COX 2009

  • The so-called Eternal City was spread out before him as he dined at an outdoor ristorante on the Vialle Trinita dei Monti, overlooking the famed Spanish Steps.

    THE 4400® WELCOME TO PROMISE CITY GREG COX 2009

  • Studios, The Eternal City is a monthly mini-series specially formatted for Google Android mobiles, distributed by Robot Comics.

    Sneak Peek: The Eternal City | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009

  • The 2010 meeting in the Eternal City is the first joint assembly for both confraternities and will be conveniently located near the Vatican at the Casa Pastor Bonus.

    Archive 2009-05-01 2009

  • "Well, your Eternal City is a nice sort of place."

    The Count of Monte Cristo Alexandre Dumas p��re 1836

  • What most annoyed him in the Eternal City was the number of Frenchmen he met, who all saluted him in his native tongue; but otherwise he was very comfortable, and his stay extended to five months.

    The Essays of Montaigne — Complete Michel de Montaigne 1562

  • What most annoyed him in the Eternal City was the number of Frenchmen he met, who all saluted him in his native tongue; but otherwise he was very comfortable, and his stay extended to five months.

    The Essays of Montaigne — Volume 01 Michel de Montaigne 1562

  • The center, officially called the National Museum of the XXI Century Arts, is the latest in a series of cutting-edge architectural projects to be built in the Eternal City, which is better known for its Roman ruins, Baroque basilicas and Renaissance palazzi.

    daytondailynews.com - News 2009

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