Cebú
Americannoun
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an island in the S central Philippines. 1,703 sq. mi. (4,411 sq. km).
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a seaport on this island.
noun
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an island in the central Philippines. Pop: 2 091 602 (latest est). Area: 4422 sq km (1707 sq miles)
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a port in the Philippines, on E Cebu island. Pop: 796 000 (2005 est)
Example Sentences
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Aljin says treatment at their local hospital in the city of Cebu was slow, and she had messaged everyone she could think of for help.
From BBC
In the Philippines, local carriers Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific were offering refunds or rebooked tickets after grounding at least 40 domestic flights on Saturday.
From Barron's
And in September, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit the province of Cebu.
From BBC
Only days earlier, Typhoon Kalmaegi sent floodwaters rushing through the towns and cities of Cebu province, sweeping away cars, riverside shanties and massive shipping containers.
From Barron's
Earlier this week, Typhoon Kalmaegi sent floodwaters rushing through the towns and cities of Cebu province, sweeping away cars, riverside shanties and massive shipping containers.
From Barron's
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