Murcia
Americannoun
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a city in SE Spain.
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a region in SE Spain: formerly a kingdom.
noun
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a region and ancient kingdom of SE Spain, on the Mediterranean: taken by the Moors in the 8th century; an independent Muslim kingdom in the 11th and 12th centuries
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a city in SE Spain, capital of Murcia province: trading centre for a rich agricultural region; silk industry; university (1915). Pop: 391 146 (2003 est)
Example Sentences
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But before all that, he was Carlitos from Murcia.
From BBC
IMG agent Albert Molina watched an 11-year-old Alcaraz play a Futures tournament in Murcia.
From BBC
His great-uncle built the club in Murcia where generations of the family would play.
From BBC
The Serbian was world No. 1, while the rising star from Murcia was ranked ninth.
From Barron's
"Beating Novak at his best, in this stage, making history, being the guy to beat him after 10 years unbeaten on that court,It's something that I will never forget," said the right-hander from Murcia, the only player to beat Djokovic in a Grand Slam in 2023.
From Barron's
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