Aquino

American  

[ah-kee-noh] / ɑˈki noʊ /

noun

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

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Aquino British  

/ əˈkiːnəʊ /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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

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

Joan Almedilla, who plays Aurora Aquino in the Taper production, said her wish is for audiences to feel a collective call-to-action against oppressive leaders.

From Los Angeles Times

"I never turn down a challenge. Stephanie Pineiro Aquino is a dangerous fighter, but nothing is going to stop me from getting my hand raised on April 4 in Cardiff. Yma o hyd."

From BBC

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

From BBC