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Palencia

American  
[puh-len-shuh, pah-len-thyah] / pəˈlɛn ʃə, pɑˈlɛn θyɑ /

noun

  1. a city in Castilla y León, N Spain.


Palencia British  
/ paˈlenθia /

noun

  1. a city in N central Spain: earliest university in Spain (1208); seat of Castilian kings (12th–13th centuries); communications centre. Pop: 81 378 (2003 est)

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When closer Daniel Palencia struck out Roman Anthony to record the final out, it sparked a party that began in the stands in South Florida and extended all the way to the streets of Caracas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“This recognition signifies another year of intensive work with many others who have been part of the journey,” said Palencia, who lives in Mazatlan.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2024

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

Irma Palencia, head of the tribunal, said the document cited was from a lower authority, but could not yet comment on its contents.

From Reuters • Aug. 29, 2023

Born at Palencia, he was educated for the church, but about 1545 he embarked for Peru, where he served in the royal army under Alonzo de Alvarado.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various