Recife
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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In a second division match, Cassiano produced the rare feat of scoring an own goal for Sport Recife without their opponents Novorizontino even touching the ball.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
Mendonca Filho spoke with AFP from Recife, his hometown in northeastern Brazil, where he received the news of the Oscar nominations.
From Barron's ● Jan. 24, 2026
Wagner Moura plays Armando, who is driving to the city of Recife in early 1977.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025
“Jaws,” released in America two years earlier, is still playing in the city of Recife, and the use of the toothy fish as a recurring motif suggests all norms are on hold while sharks rule.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 27, 2025
When the news of the truce was first brought to Count Mauritz at Recife, all the outward marks of festivity and great rejoicings were exhibited.
From South America by W. H. (William Henry) Koebel
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