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- proper noun A major
port city ofChile . - proper noun A place name.
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Examples
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On his way, he entered a port which he called Valparaiso, now Port-de-Paix; and in this and a second visit occupied and named other spots, taking possession of the country on behalf of his patrons, Ferdinand and Isabella, sovereigns of Spain.
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Once in Valparaiso, I contended, we would fit out the
CHAPTER L 2010
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Once in Valparaiso, with police flag flying, our mutineers will be taken care of by the shore authorities.
CHAPTER L 2010
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The FBI picked up the six last week in Valparaiso, Ind., after agents said they received information that the children were taken from Alamo-controlled homes in Fort Smith.
Judge: 6 kids in Tony Alamo case must stay in state custody 2008
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The funeral is planned for Sunday, April 6 in Valparaiso, IN, in order to give Pat's friends and relations from North Dakota and Minnesota a chance to attend if they wish.
Day in the Life of an Idiot lyda222 2008
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Valparaiso is much like San Francisco with a Latin feel.
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Her story on the Magnaquench jobs lost to the Chinese, from the company's sight in Valparaiso, Indiana, was laughable.
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My agent waits in Valparaiso for the arrival of a certain man - somebody who can bring home to me a package.
Excerpt: Castaways of The Flying Dutchman by Brian Jacques 2001
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How does Allende illustrate the confusion of clashing cultures in Valparaiso, on board Eliza's ship, and in California?
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Once in Valparaiso, I contended, we would fit out the
Chapter 50 1914
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