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Placentia

American  
[pluh-sen-shuh, -shee-uh] / pləˈsɛn ʃə, -ʃi ə /

noun

  1. a town in S California.

  2. ancient name of Piacenza.


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The blobs were spotted along the shores of Placentia Bay, on Newfoundland's southeast coast.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2024

They rode through the city streets into Placentia, where they entered the intersection of Melrose Street and Orangethorpe Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2024

Democratic attorney Aditya Pai confirms he is still running for the congressional seat to represent CA-45, which includes Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Fountain Valley, Buena Park, Fullerton, Placentia and Brea.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2024

Aaron Forsgren, Esperanza, Sr.: He had 325 yards rushing against Dana Hills, 264 yards against Walnut and 253 yards against Placentia Valencia.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2023

In December, 1581, a young man came to Placentia, bringing letters to the Queen from her soldiers in Ireland, where there had been war and great trouble.

From Stories of London by Hoskyn, E. L. (Elizabeth Louisa)

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