Ricardo
[ri'ka:dəu]
Definition
(noun.) English economist who argued that the laws of supply and demand should operate in a free market (1772-1823).
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Examples
- Don Ricardo was a short man with gray hair and a thick neck and he had a shirt on with no collar. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Let us all go together,' Don Ricardo Montalvo, who was a land owner, said to Pablo, raising his head and stopping praying to speak. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- I struck Don Ricardo across the mouth. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Now he was inspired by the example of Don Ricardo and he stood there looking both handsome and brave and he made his face scornful. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- But Don Ricardo with all his bravery did a great disservice to the others. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Then I go now,' Don Ricardo said. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
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