Rizal

American

[ree-sahl] / riˈsɑl /

noun

José 1861–96, Philippine patriot, novelist, poet, and physician.

Rizal ¹ British

/ riˈθal /

noun

another name for Pasay

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Rizal ² British

/ riˈθal /

noun

Jose (xoˈse). 1861–96, Philippine nationalist, executed by the Spanish during the Philippine revolution of 1896

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"If the trash keeps piling up higher, the garbage from the top will slide down again," resident Muhammad Rizal told AFP.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

He was caught alone with her in her house, Muhammad Rizal, the head of Aceh's Islamic police force told BBC Indonesian, adding that the officer would be dismissed.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Rains continued to swamp several towns and cities farther south, including in the densely populated region around Manila, which lies to the west of Rizal province.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023

"Just keeping the meeting together is already a big achievement," said Jose Rizal, executive director of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Jakarta.

From Reuters • Nov. 14, 2022

A few seats forward Rizal is wondering if gym socks can grow mold.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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