Ávila

American

[ah-vuh-luh, ah-vee-lah] / ˈɑ və lə, ˈɑ viˌlɑ /

noun

a city in central Spain, a religious and academic center.

Ávila British

/ ˈaβila /

noun

a city in central Spain: 11th-century granite walls and Romanesque cathedral. Pop: 52 078 (2003 est)

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As the boat motored across the sea, Brazilian activist Thiago Avila said other nations should come to Cuba's aid.

From Barron's

Avila was among the organizers of a flotilla that had tried to bring aid to Gaza last year despite a naval blockade.

From Barron's

On Saturday desperation turned to protest in the central province of Ciego de Ávila.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nacua, Young, defensive lineman Kobie Turner and offensive linemen Steve Avila and Warren McClendon Jr. and punter Ethan Evans are eligible for extensions.

From Los Angeles Times

Roberto Alvarez Avila, a father of three young daughters, survived the shootout and remains injured on the island.

From The Wall Street Journal

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