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Coronado

American  
[kawr-uh-nah-doh, kor-, kaw-raw-nah-thaw] / ˌkɔr əˈnɑ doʊ, ˌkɒr-, ˌkɔ rɔˈnɑ ðɔ /

noun

  1. Francisco Vásquez de 1510–54?, Spanish explorer in North America.

  2. a city in SW California, near San Diego.


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Nearby was Genesis Coronado, who had stood up and turned her back every time Solis spoke.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Today, Ramesch resides in Coronado, a city on Panama’s Pacific coast.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Coronado said she expects Warsh will announce a comprehensive review of monetary-policy strategy and communications that includes re-evaluating the dot plot and economic forecasts.

From MarketWatch Jun. 14, 2026

That said, Baby Grand and Coronado might be a better match than some imagine.

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 2026

It was addressed to Theodore A. Johnson, and its return address was the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar

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