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Gonsalves

American  
[guhn-sahl-vuhs] / gənˈsɑl vəs /

noun

  1. Paul, 1920–74, U.S. jazz saxophonist.


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“Solitude” becomes an eight-minute meditation, enriched by expressive statements from tenor saxman Paul Gonsalves and trumpeter Ray Nance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

But his son and former finance minister Camillo Gonsalves accepted defeat in the constituency where he was running.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

Leaders of some other Caribbean nations that do not offer CBIs have also been quick to criticise, including St Vincent and the Grenadines' Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025

Gonsalves, for example, said “it's impossible to adequately fill the void from a forecasting standpoint, as well as data collection for climate study.”

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2025

In reply to this, allow me to quote the language of the Rev. Manuel J. Gonsalves, leader of the Madeira Exiles.

From Life in the Grey Nunnery at Montreal by Richardson, Sarah J.

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