Allende
Americannoun
noun
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Isabel. born 1942, Chilean writer, born in Peru; her works include Eva Luna (1989), Paula (1995), and Daughter of Fortune (1999)
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Salvador (salβaˈðor). 1908–73, Chilean Marxist politician; president of Chile from 1970 until 1973, when the army seized power and he was killed
Example Sentences
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That score lit a fire in the Springboks, with Kolbe kicking a penalty and Damian de Allende barrelling over after another imposing maul as South Africa showed far more ruthlessness compared to a week ago.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Isabel Allende, a novelist, always begins writing new books on Jan. 8 to force her brain into creative mode.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
When Allende watched the show, she was struck by the landscapes of the country — the vast desert, verdant forests and farmland, snowcapped peaks — its authenticity and flavor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
Segovia then eliminated any doubt with Miami's fourth in the 83rd minute before Allende completed his hat-trick a minute from time to spark wild celebrations.
From Barron's ● Nov. 30, 2025
We stopped in Allende for some aguas frescas at a puesticito, but other than that, we stayed on the road.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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