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Olinda

American  
[oh-lin-duh, oo-leen-dah] / oʊˈlɪn də, ʊˈlĩ dɑ /

noun

  1. a city in northeastern Brazil on the Atlantic coast: a suburb of Recife known as a beach resort.


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Julia Teven of Brea Olinda won with a height of 5-10.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 12, 2026

Foothill 6, Brea Olinda 0: Garrett Davidson had a two-run home run, RBI single and RBI double to lead Foothill.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 11, 2024

The seaside city of Olinda, Brazil, coming alive with the appearance of a huge John Travolta puppet.Credit...

From New York Times Feb. 13, 2024

It was near the start of one of Brazil’s most famous Carnival celebrations, in the northern seaside city of Olinda, and the town plaza was jammed with thousands of revelers.

From New York Times Feb. 13, 2024

Just at this time, the bishop of Olinda received a papal brief approving of his action.

From The Friars in the Philippines by Coleman, Ambrose

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