Valencia
Americannoun
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Guillermo León 1909–71, Colombian diplomat and statesman: president 1962–66.
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a province in eastern Spain: the region was formerly a Moorish kingdom. 9,085 sq. mi. (23,530 sq. km).
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a seaport in eastern Spain.
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a city in northern Venezuela.
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a variety of the sweet orange, Citrus sinensis, originally from the Mediterranean area and cultivated extensively in Florida and California.
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Also Valentia a female given name.
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Latin name: Valentia. a port in E Spain, capital of Valencia province, on the Mediterranean: the third largest city in Spain; capital of the Moorish kingdom of Valencia (1021–1238); university (1501). Pop: 780 653 (2003 est)
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a region and former kingdom of E Spain, on the Mediterranean
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a city in N Venezuela: one of the two main industrial centres in Venezuela. Pop: 2 330 000 (2005 est)
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State Department is offering up to a $5-million reward for information leading to Valencia’s arrest.
From Los Angeles Times
His departure leaves Albion looking for their fourth head coach in 14 months since Carlos Corberan's departure to Valencia, with Tony Mowbray sacked before the end of last season.
From BBC
Gonzalez Valencia was released from prison last year after reportedly serving time for suspicious payments related to a car wash she owned.
From Barron's
The Belgian, who joined the Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe team this winter, had set his sights on the win, buoyed by six victories since the start of the year, notably at the Tour of Valencia.
From Barron's
Valencia 59, Windward 46: The Vikings advanced to the Southern Section Division 1 final.
From Los Angeles Times
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