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Fonseca

American

[fon-sey-kuh, fawn-se-kah] / fɒnˈseɪ kə, fɔnˈsɛ kɑ /

noun

Gulf of, a bay of the Pacific Ocean in W Central America, bordered by El Salvador on the W, Honduras on the NE, and Nicaragua on the S. About 700 sq. mi. (1,800 sq. km).

Fonseca British

/ fɔnˈseka /

noun

an inlet of the Pacific Ocean in W Central America

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For the second match in a row, Brazilian teenager Fonseca fought back from two sets down to win.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Fonseca knew Djokovic was waning physically on another hot Paris evening, showing the composure to play the right shots at the right times - and execute them - to inflict serious damage.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Djokovic looked in complete control as he moved two sets ahead, but could not maintain his level as Fonseca proved he is the real deal.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

"I actually didn't believe I could win the match. I just played and enjoyed being in the court," Fonseca, the world number 30, said.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

After a meeting with President da Fonseca, Roosevelt met with Lauro Müller, the lean and elegant foreign minister of Brazil.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

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