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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Mr. Williams, a chef based in New York, was born and raised in a beachside village on St. Vincent, where the smell of kitchen smoke often wafted in the breeze.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
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
St. Vincent scored several awards on the night, including best alternative music album for All Born Screaming.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2025
On some Sundays, the congregation listened closely even when Father Benedict talked about things everybody already knew, about Papa making the biggest donations to Peter s pence and St. Vincent de Paul.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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