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Afonso

American  
[uh-fawn-soo] / əˈfɔ̃ su /

noun

  1. Portuguese name of Alfonso I and Alfonso V.


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The study is part of the Thematic Project "Modulation of acquired pellicle to control dental mineral loss: unveiling mechanisms to make therapies possible," coordinated by Professor Marília Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf at FOB-USP.

From Science Daily Apr. 5, 2026

Lyon wrapped up their 11th consecutive victory in all competitions when Laval 'keeper Maxime Hautbois inadvertently turned Afonso Moreira's effort into his own net late in added time.

From Barron's Feb. 4, 2026

Chaitanya Tamhane's The Disciple won the best screenplay award at Venice a few years later - Oscar-winner Afonso Cuaron came on-board as its executive producer.

From BBC May 28, 2025

The CEO of the project, Afonso Salema, was among those detained as part of the ongoing investigation.

From Reuters Nov. 11, 2023

When with high feats of force against the Moor they proved of sing'ular worth in Holy War, willèd Afonso that their mighty deeds commens'urate gifts command and equal meeds.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII by Various

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