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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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"I wish everyone would unite, even Cubans abroad, and come and do the same because it is the people who are suffering," said Amado Rodriguez, a 59-year-old driver walking near Havana Bay.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

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

Nate Amado had 10 points and 12 rebounds.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2021

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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