mafioso

Example Sentences

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The son of a mafioso, Messina Denaro was born in the southwestern Sicilian town of Castelvetrano in 1962.

From Reuters • Sep. 25, 2023

Paul Sorvino could play more than a mobster, even though mafioso roles became standards in his prolific career.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2022

In many ways they paved the way for his mafioso style of governance.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2021

In the film, Tony’s mafioso future isn’t yet a foregone conclusion.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2021

The guy smiled but said nothing, like a mafioso who suspects you’re wearing a wire.

From Washington Post • Jul. 1, 2021