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Nestor

American  
[nes-ter, -tawr] / ˈnɛs tər, -tɔr /

noun

Classical Mythology.

  1. the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War and a king of Pylos.

Nestor British  
/ ˈnɛstɔː /

noun

  1. Greek myth the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War

  2. (sometimes not capital) a wise old man; sage

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But "signs of life" were detected in the debris during a search on Monday, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival told GMA News in an interview, adding that officials remain in "rescue mode".

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

"New Zealand had a good strategy and competed very well physically," Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo said.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

“They offered him opportunities to build with his hands and he was super motivated to give back,” Nestor explained.

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2025

Recording measurements in September 2024, the researchers found residents in Nestor were exposed to levels exceeding the California standard for five to 14 hours each day.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

“I can heal your wound, Nestor, if you stay still.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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