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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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Not even Schuyler, who was trusted by the Iroquois, or van Olinda, the translator, who had often helped bridge cultural divides, could hold Iroquois leaders to the old alliance.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Corona Centennial 13, Brea Olinda 10: Aiden Simpson had a home run and two singles for the Huskies while delivering three RBIs.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 2, 2025

Around March 2024, she started to stay more at her and Tyler’s house on Olinda Road, Chloe said.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 26, 2025

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

I must see you Olinda, whatever I hazard, and since you refused to let me a securer way, how could I neglect so favourable an opportunity?

From Olinda's Adventures: or the Amours of a Young Lady by Anonymous

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