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Palau

British

/ pɑːˈlaʊ /

noun

Former name: Pelew Islands. a republic comprising a group of islands in the W Pacific, in the W Caroline Islands; administratively part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands 1947–87; entered into an agreement of free association with the US (1980); became fully independent in 1994. Chief island: Babelthuap. Capital: Melekeok, on Babelthuap (functions moved from Koror in 2006). Pop: 21 108 (2013 est). Area: 476 sq km (184 sq miles)

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Beyond Palac, there are other young postfeminists who have launched careers by merely plucking from and personalizing Paglia's headline-making ideas.

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Luckily, they can always find refuge in the Zizkov quarter's Palac Akropolis�an edgy, independent club featuring international music, multimedia projects and experimental theater.

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A simpl shaft of granit shall b rctd in th gardn facing th Ast Wing of Kylton Palac, whr Mr. Booth mad his residnc.

From With a Vengeance by Woodley, J. B.

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