Perdido
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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He wrote three historical novels with Daniel Lenihan, “Wake of the Perdido Star,” “Justice for None” and “Escape From Andersonville.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025
Sharon lives on Perdido Bay, which isn't far from my place.
From Salon • May 8, 2022
But this time, his starting point was a pair of modest one-story brick houses on Perdido Street, across the street from the New Orleans city jail.
From Washington Post • May 26, 2021
Based at Caribe Marina, in front of Cobalt the Restaurant at Perdido Pass, the tiki boat has been popular with locals and tourists alike – especially for bachelorette parties and girls’ trips, says Haley.
From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2020
The young man admitted that Laitner was a warm personal friend, who permitted Arobin’s name to decorate the firm’s letterheads and to appear upon a shingle that graced Perdido Street.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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