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El Dorado

[el duh-rah-doh, -rey-, el daw-rah-thaw, el duh-rey-doh] / ˌɛl dəˈrɑ doʊ, -ˈreɪ-, ɛl dɔˈrɑ ðɔ, ˌɛl dəˈreɪ doʊ /




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"The image of a European El Dorado remains very strong" in Morocco, sociologist Soumaya Naamane Guessos told AFP.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

“It’s not called off,” El Dorado sheriff’s deputy Gregory Almos said of the search.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 7, 2026

Just a week ago, nearly 200 rescue workers, mostly volunteers, were still combing the Desolation Wilderness in El Dorado National Forest searching for Jason Coughran, 60, after the hiker went missing on May 25.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 7, 2026

El Dorado is controlled by a gangster known only by his first name, Fabio, a Pablo Escobar-type character who has ingratiated himself with locals through acts of charity.

From Barron's Jun. 4, 2026

“It’s like comparin’ an El Dorado to a Volkswagen.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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