Torreon
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- proper noun
- Pasquel's agents quickly responded with a proposal of $12,500 for signing, $15,000 a year for five years, transportation to and from Torreon, and living expenses for both him and his wife (including the use of a lovely modern apartment).
Examples
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My friend just moved to Torreon to take a new job in the manufacturing industry.
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The dome on top of the highest tower, named Torreon del Caballero, is where a small refracting telescope was installed in 1878.
Academic text (1994) -
We need a couple of thousand in Torreon alone for some cleanup.
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He goes on: "On March 1, they sent me to Torreon by plane."
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They drove through high desert country to Chihuahua, then dropped down to Torreon.
Fiction book (1996) -
It added teams in Torreon and San Luis Potosi, bringing the number of franchises to eight.
Academic text (1994) -
Antonio Gutierrez, president of Canaco-Torreon (a pro-business organization), said that the latest criminal incidents have not taken place in the Torreon downtown area, but even so, the effect is felt by the general population.
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At Machu Picchu, for example, an oval-shaped stone building, known as the Torreon, has one of its windows aligned with the point on the horizon where the Pleiades rises.
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Many businesses have opened in Torreon due to its growing commercial significance.
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Tourists often visit Torreon to explore its rich history and cultural landmarks.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Torreon comes from the Spanish torreón, which means 'big tower' or 'watchtower', and it shares the same root as English tower. Imagine a town named for a tall watch tower that guarded the area, which helps explain why the city is called Torreon.