Pombal
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The event was about to begin, and Francis arrived in his popemobile, circling Marquis of Pombal Square, on the perimeter of which stood the Ukrainians.
From New York Times ● Aug. 5, 2023
The most concerning blaze was near the town of Pombal, where on Thursday aircraft and helicopters dropped water on flames that were tearing down a hillside lined with highly flammable pine and eucalyptus trees.
From Reuters ● Jul. 14, 2022
Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal tried to tame blazes in the center of the country that forced the evacuation of dozens of people from their homes, mostly in villages around Santarem and Pombal.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 12, 2022
And above, the Marquis of Pombal - the driving force behind the reconfiguration of Lisbon - invites you to appreciate the new city.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2016
"You do me no service, M. de Pombal," he continued, pettishly shaking off his friend's hand.
From Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France by Stanley J. Weyman
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