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New Life: — è costui Che viene a consolar la nostra mente, Ed è la sua tanto possente, Ch'altro pensier non lascia star con nui.
Henrik Ibsen 2008
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Il possente Magnetron rivela la vera faccia delle compagnie telefoniche.
No Fat Clips!!! : Net10 Tracfone: Cellphone in a Microwave 2008
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New Life: — è costui Che viene a consolar la nostra mente, Ed è la sua tanto possente, Ch'altro pensier non lascia star con nui.
Henrik Ibsen 2008
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Quando le forze del male stanno per sopraffarla, dal cielo appare un possente guerriero con la sua spada, a salvarci.
No Fat Clips!!! : Heavenly Sword: The Legend of the Sword 2007
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Ispirato a Thunderbirds di Gerry Anderson, il film narra la storia dei Rush pupazzi, che difendono il mondoo quanto meno la bancarella col loro merchandise dal possente fiato del loro arci nemico: Quel Drago Maledetto!
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[Musical excerpt -- "Possente, possente Ftha, del mondo spirito animator ah! noi t'in vo chiamo."]
A Book of Operas Their Histories, Their Plots, and Their Music Henry Edward Krehbiel 1888
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All that does not resemble in some way the _Amor possente nome_ of Rossini must remained buried in the catacombs of the piano.
The Cross of Berny Jules Sandeau 1847
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With amiable and becoming diffidence Miss Georgiana was compelled to comply -- the count was surprised and charmed by her voice: then she was prevailed upon to try "_Quanta O quanto è amor possente_" -- the count, who was enthusiastically fond of music, seemed quite enchanted; and Mrs. Falconer took care that he should have this impression left full and strong upon his mind -- supper was announced.
Tales and Novels — Volume 07 Maria Edgeworth 1808
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I should not mind _that_ even, if she would not attempt poor '_Quanto O quanto è amor possente_' -- there's no standing that!
Tales and Novels — Volume 07 Maria Edgeworth 1808
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"Amor possente nome", with its unrestrained and almost impudent passion, was one of the most popular love duets in the first half of the 19th century.
parterre box Ercole Farnese 2010
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