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Limón

American  
[lee-mawn] / liˈmɔn /

noun

  1. José 1908–72, Mexican dancer and choreographer in the U.S.

  2. Also called Puerto Limón.  a seaport in E Costa Rica.


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Poet Laureate Ada Limón says here, and the film gives at least some attention to Oliver’s detractors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Sports editor Iliana Limón Romero contributed to this story.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

In a Feb. 14 letter to Monique Limón, the California Senate’s president pro tem, Ms. Heriot argued that while the financial aid packages of two students can look similar, big differences may remain.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 16, 2026

Her aunt, Mónica Gil, an executive at NBCUniversal Telemundo, introduced Limón at a gala in December to honor her in downtown Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 4, 2026

“It’s a difficult time for California,” said Limón, who lives in unincorporated Santa Barbara County and is married with a young daughter.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 4, 2026

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