Aquino

American

[ah-kee-noh] / ɑˈki noʊ /

noun

Corazon C. 1933–2009, Philippine political leader: president 1986–92.

Aquino British

/ əˈkiːnəʊ /

noun

Corazón, known as Cory . 1933–2009, Philippine stateswoman: president (1986–92)

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Price won Olympic gold at middleweight in 2020 but has spent her entire professional career at welterweight and defends her world titles against Stephanie Pineiro Aquino in April on BBC Two.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Now, as he takes the stage in a new Center Theatre Group production as the late anti-Marcos leader Ninoy Aquino, he said, “it’s something that’s happening” — and not just in the Philippines.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

"Lauren may have the home fans on her side, but I have a country behind me too," Aquino said.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

In gratitude for his role in Marcos's downfall, Aquino appointed Enrile as her defence minister, but he stayed in her cabinet for only a short time.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

So with the help of good Padre de Jesus, Nelson entered Santo Tomas de Aquino last September.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

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