John I
Americannoun
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Saint, died a.d. 526, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 523–526.
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the Great, 1357–1433, king of Portugal 1385–1433.
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surnamed Tzimisces . 925–976 ad , Byzantine emperor (969–976): extended Byzantine power into Bulgaria and Syria
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called the Great. 1357–1433, king of Portugal (1385–1433). He secured independence for Portugal by his victory over Castile (1385) and initiated Portuguese overseas expansion
Example Sentences
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But “since I met John, I was upgraded into a witch.”
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2025
John: I think the manager should leave after the Euros, time for a change.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2024
Although I appreciated getting to know both the iconic and hidden parts of L.A. with John, I chafed under his control.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2023
"John, I learnt more in these 10 minutes than in any 12 month period of my career," Gorman wrote in a handwritten note to Mack, which is framed in Mack's office.
From Reuters ● May 19, 2023
But knowing John, I could pretty much bet that he would go ahead and play “The Final Countdown.”
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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