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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Aquino

“The mood in the country was somber; morale was low,” recalled Aquino, who attended the World Cups in South Africa in 2010, Brazil in 2014 and Qatar in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026

"It looks so real," said "Featherweight" fan Jhessy Aquino, 28.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 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

"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 ● Jan. 30, 2026

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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