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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

The Caribbean nation of St Vincent and the Grenadines on Friday swore in a new prime minister for the first time in 24 years after elections unseated the left-leaning Ralph Gonsalves.

From Barron's ● Nov. 29, 2025

Colin Gonsalves, who represented Ms Nafees in the Delhi High Court in 2018, said he still questioned the investigation.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 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

The new general commanded us to bear up for Cape Lopo Gonsalves, to seek refreshments for our men, which was done accordingly.

From A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 by Robert Kerr

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