Jolo
Americannoun
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an island in the SW Philippines: the main island of the Sulu Archipelago. 345 sq. mi. (894 sq. km).
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a seaport on this island.
noun
Example Sentences
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The ferry was traveling to Jolo town in Sulu province from the southern port city of Zamboanga when it caught fire off Basilan close to midnight, Hataman said.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
Almujer Yadah and Bensito Quitino gave themselves up to military officials in Jolo town in southern Sulu province and surrendered their assault rifles, Sulu military commander Maj.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 17, 2022
The Philippine Air Force C-130 aircraft was ferrying troops when it crashed during its landing at about 11:30 a.m. local time, on the island of Jolo.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 4, 2021
The C-130 aircraft of the Philippine Air Force had a mishap on landing on the island of Jolo, the air force said in a statement.
From Reuters ● Jul. 4, 2021
To check these pirates, Juan Gallinato, with a force of two hundred Spaniards, was sent against Jolo, but, like so many expeditions that followed his, he accomplished nothing.
From A History of the Philippines by Barrows, David P.
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