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
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The mix of Damian de Allende, Jesse Kriel, Canan Moodie, Damian Willemse and even Andre Esterhuizen gives them different ways of playing.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
The socialist Salvador Allende became president after achieving a narrow 36.61% plurality in an election that saw his two opponents secure a combined 63.38% of the vote.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 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
Having rotated his team for last week's win over Italy, South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has recalled several key players, including fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, centre Damian de Allende and second row Eben Etzebeth.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025
After driving for hours in the hot morning sun without stopping, past Nava, past Allende, past Nueva Rosita and Sabinas, we hit a long stretch of open road.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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