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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.


Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2024

Aaron Forsgren, Esperanza, Sr.: He had 325 yards rushing against Dana Hills, 264 yards against Walnut and 253 yards against Placentia Valencia.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2023

Compró una casa pequeña en Anaheim, la cambió por otra más grande calle abajo y luego se instaló en una casa de dos pisos con alberca en Placentia, donde él y Marbella siguen viviendo.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2023

While earlier reports indicated the crash occurred as part of a police chase, Placentia Police Lt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2023

I shall make good thy Promise—— My dear Placentia!

From The Perjur'd Husband by Centlivre, Susanna