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Fernandez

American

[fer-nan-dez, fer-, fer-nahn-deth, -des] / fɛrˈnæn dɛz, fər-, fɛrˈnɑn dɛθ, -dɛs /

noun

Juan 1536?–1602?, Spanish navigator: explorer in South America and the Pacific.

Example Sentences

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The man was identified as Arturo Fernandez, 44, of Torrance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Banning 4, Carson 2: Jacob Fernandez hit a two-run single in the seventh to hand Carson its first Marine League defeat.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Since arriving Stamford Bridge, the forward has repeatedly said he is "happy here", praising vice‑captain and compatriot Enzo Fernandez as being "like my dad", having spoken in the same way about United captain Bruno Fernandes.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

"I wouldn't vote for anyone. I'm so disappointed with everyone in power," clothing merchant Maria Fernandez, 56, told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Mary Miller was smiling, and so were Beth Lord and Mary Fernandez.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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