Jolo
Americannoun
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an island in the SW Philippines: the main island of the Sulu Archipelago. 345 sq. mi. (894 sq. km).
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a seaport on this island.
noun
Example Sentences
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The ferry was traveling to Jolo town in Sulu province from the southern port city of Zamboanga when it caught fire off Basilan close to midnight, Hataman said.
From Washington Times
The ferry was enroute to Jolo town in Sulu province from the southern port city of Zamboanga when it caught fire midway off Basilan close to midnight, he said.
From Seattle Times
Almujer Yadah and Bensito Quitino gave themselves up to military officials in Jolo town in southern Sulu province and surrendered their assault rifles, Sulu military commander Maj.
From Seattle Times
The two were briefly presented in a news conference in an army camp in Jolo and later turned over to police.
From Seattle Times
Donna Jolo, a 33-year-old building administrator, who attended that rally and voted in Manila, said she believed in Robredo’s ideas and platform and was angry at the online campaigns that she felt had slandered the candidate.
From Washington Post
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