Ferdinand
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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President Ferdinand Marcos's spokeswoman on Monday said the president had been "saddened by what happened".
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
Two of Kingsley’s four children, his younger sons, Ferdinand and Edmund, became actors, a decision their father endorsed with his whole heart.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said local authorities were assessing damage to roads, bridges and critical infrastructure and ordered the suspension of classes in affected areas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos suspended school classes in affected areas of Mindanao while calling on residents in coastal areas to evacuate immediately.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand convinced high-ranking Austrian officials that a war was necessary to curb Serbia’s ambitions.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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