Roca

American

[roh-kuh, raw-kuh] / ˈroʊ kə, ˈrɔ kə /

noun

Cape, a cape in W Portugal, near Lisbon: the western extremity of continental Europe.

Roca British

/ ˈrəʊkə /

noun

a cape in SW central Portugal, near Lisbon: the westernmost point of continental Europe

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Macclesfield MP Roca, who presented a petition of nearly 19,000 signatures against the plans in the House of Commons, said it was a "hugely important victory" for the community and a "testament to what can be achieved through determined, focused campaigning".

From BBC

Today’s newsletter was curated by Cristina Roca in London, in collaboration with Allison Chopin in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal

Today’s newsletter was curated by Cristina Roca in London.

From The Wall Street Journal

Catalan President Salvador Illa Roca said he was shocked by the deaths and expressed his deepest condolences to families and friends.

From BBC

The stopper denied Ivan Martin and Vanat with a remarkable double save, and then thwarted Joel Roca with his leg.

From Barron's

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