Palencia
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Two of the victims were 14-year-old students, Banga mayor Albert Palencia told the BBC.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The game then ended in an unforgettable fashion for Venezuelans—a ninth-inning hit that gave their team a 3-2 lead and then pitching by Daniel Palencia that sealed the game, striking out the last American batter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
As Palencia came toward the sideline, he wagged his finger as if to say he didn’t make an offensive comment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2025
Barrera and Moreno are also nominated in the songwriter of the year category alongside Felipe González Abad, Manuel Lorente Freire, Horacio Palencia and Elena Rose.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 19, 2023
"In Palencia," said the girl, "I cannot die."
From The Spanish Jade by William Henry Hyde
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