St. Vincent
Americannoun
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an island in the S Windward Islands, in the SE West Indies: part of the state of St. Vincent and the Grenadines; a member of the former West Indies Associated States. 133 sq. mi. (345 sq. km).
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a former British colony comprising this island and the N Grenadines.
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Cape, the SW tip of Portugal: naval battle 1797.
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They would also benefit from parish staples such as the St. Vincent de Paul Society, bereavement groups and even bingo night.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
A private investment partnership has purchased St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles and plans to turn the long-shuttered hospital into a one-stop shop where homeless people can seek help.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026
The heist has captivated L.A.’s jewelry industry, whose epicenter is St. Vincent Court, a bricked alley in downtown where jewelers congregate to trade gossip between sips of espresso.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2025
St. Vincent scored several awards on the night, including best alternative music album for All Born Screaming.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2025
Next day she tells Dad to mind the twins and takes Malachy and me with her to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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