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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- A city of south-central Chile near the Pacific Ocean south of Concepción. Founded in 1552, it grew rapidly after the arrival of German immigrants in the mid-19th century. Population: 133,000.
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“None of them have been since rebuilt, as what is at present called Valdivia is nothing more than a garrison or fortified post.”
“The Cunches are one of the most valiant of the tribes inhabiting Chili, and possess the maritime country from the river Callacalla, called Valdivia by the”
“Chun of Leipsig, in charge of the 'Valdivia' Expedition, carried out oceanographical researches far to the south, in the vicinity of”
The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914
“Victor Hugo Valdivia/Reuters CASINO ATTACK: Emergency workers responded at a burning casino after an attack in Monterrey, Mexico, Thursday.”
“In the War of Independence, an heroic feat of strength and bravery is performed by Juan Valdivia near the city of Zacatecas.”
“Others combined mercy with cruelty, such as the remarkable "humane and tolerant" conqueror of Chile, Valdivia, who repeatedly pardoned murderers and yet did not think twice about cutting off the hands and noses of 200 Indians who had crossed him.”
“We are treated to the odyssey of Francisco Pizarro in Peru and Valdivia, in what was to become Chile.”
“Ridden by Jose Valdivia, Jr., Ruler On Ice had not run in either the Kentucky Derby or the Preakness Stakes and went off at 24-1 odds.”
The Wall Street Journal: Ruler on Ice Pulls Surprise to Win Belmont Stakes
“Reuters Ruler on Ice with jockey Jose Valdivia Jr. in the irons wins the 143rd Belmont Stakes.”
The Wall Street Journal: Ruler on Ice Pulls Surprise to Win Belmont Stakes
“Winning jockey Valdivia said that Ruler on Ice felt strong throughout the race.”
The Wall Street Journal: Ruler on Ice Pulls Surprise to Win Belmont Stakes
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