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Osceola

American  
[os-ee-oh-luh, oh-sey‑] / ˌɒs iˈoʊ lə, ˌoʊ seɪ‑ /

noun

  1. 1804–38, U.S. Indian leader: chief of the Seminole tribe.


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He was taken into custody on a warrant issued by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and released soon after on bond.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

Betty Osceola, a member of the Miccosukee Native American community, lives near the site and recently took part in a protest against the facility.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2025

Ms. Carter, along with two of Alexander’s nieces, Osceola Carter and Osceola Perdue, are listed as plaintiffs in the lawsuit.

From New York Times May 21, 2024

Riley’s sister reached out to Osceola County sheriff’s deputies on Friday because she was worried that she hadn’t heard from in a week and knew he was traveling on business to Kissimmee.

From Seattle Times Apr. 10, 2024

Davy let them shout and parade around in their native costume as they called on the spirit of Chief Osceola to help them regain their homeland.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

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