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Placentia

American  
[pluh-sen-shuh, -shee-uh] / pləˈsɛn ʃə, -ʃi ə /

noun

  1. a town in S California.

  2. ancient name of Piacenza.


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Evans, 54, is a four-time Olympic gold medal swimmer and Fullerton native who attended Placentia El Dorado High School, Stanford University and USC.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026

The blobs were spotted along the shores of Placentia Bay, on Newfoundland's southeast coast.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2024

In seeking to raise Paz’s bail before trial, Placentia Sgt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2024

Garden Grove Pacifica 2, Placentia Valencia 0: Brynne Nally struck out five and walked none.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2024

In May, 1697, his brother Serigny arrived at Placentia with four vessels, destined for the command of Iberville in a proposed attempt to again reduce Hudson Bay.

From Explorers and Travellers by Adolphus W. Greely

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