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Amado

American  
[uh-mah-doh, ah-mah-doo] / əˈmɑ doʊ, ɑˈmɑ dʊ /

noun

  1. Jorge 1912–2001, Brazilian novelist.


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Amado Salomon, a 58-year-old banker driving in the celebratory procession of cars, said Paraguay "did what it does best: defend with all their heart the whole game, and also in overtime."

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

The crash happened just after 6 p.m. along the Festival of Lights Parade route at Palm Canyon Drive and Amado Road, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 8, 2024

These bags amounted to days’ worth of work, the man, who gave his name as Amado, told me.

From Slate Nov. 27, 2024

A frequent visitor to public libraries, I discovered the books of Jorge Amado.

From New York Times Jul. 19, 2023

She pressed her fingertip to the tabletop, as if Amado was standing right there.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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