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Alvarado

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[ahl-vah-rah-thaw] / ˌɑl vɑˈrɑ ðɔ /

noun

  1. Alonso de c1490–1554, Spanish soldier in the conquests of Mexico and Peru: governor of Cuzco 1552?–54.

  2. Pedro de 1495–1541, Spanish soldier: chief aide of Cortés in conquest of Mexico; governor of Guatemala 1530–34.


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Josh Hart added 19 points for New York while Jose Alvarado had 12 off the bench in his Knicks debut and Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds.

From Barron's

El Camino Real 1, Chatsworth 0: Jacky Alvarado had the goal for the Royals, who face defending City champion Granada Hills on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

The audience awards went to “Josephine” for the U.S. dramatic competition and David Alvarado’s “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez” for U.S. documentary.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s way family-friendlier than Mammoth,” said Daniel Jones after a day of June Lake snowboarding with Lorena Alvarado and children Gabriela Gonzales, 7, and Amirah Jones, 2.

From Los Angeles Times

Financial advisors interested in hearing ideas for international bonds reached out during last week’s tension, said Wells Fargo Investment Institute global fixed income strategist Luis Alvarado.

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