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Lisbon

[liz-buhn]

noun

  1. a seaport in and the capital of Portugal, in the SW part, on the Tagus estuary.



Lisbon

/ ˈɪə /

noun

  1. Portuguese name: Lisboa.the capital and chief port of Portugal, in the southwest on the Tagus estuary: became capital in 1256; subject to earthquakes and severely damaged in 1755; university (1911). Pop: 1 892 891 (2001)

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Lisbon

  1. Capital of Portugal and largest city in the country, located in western Portugal on the Tagus River where it broadens to enter the Atlantic Ocean; a major port, and Portugal's political, economic, and cultural center.

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Because Lisbon was a neutral city, it became a center for international political activity during World War II.
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While playing in Lisbon, Gyokeres has scaled new heights and he is reportedly now valued by the Portuguese champions at £67m.

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They found this out with Grove is in the Heart, the winner of an Art and Olfaction Award, presented in Lisbon in 2024.

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After scoring in his side's 3-1 defeat of Lisbon rivals Benfica in the Portuguese Cup final on Sunday, the Sweden international finished the season with 53 goals in 51 games in all competitions.

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Moments earlier, her side lifted the Women's Champions League trophy for the first time in 18 years, having won 1-0 in Lisbon to stun European giants Barcelona.

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There will no doubt be mixed emotions for Caldentey when she faces Barcelona in Lisbon.

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