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Calles

American  
[kah-yes] / ˈkɑ yɛs /

noun

  1. Plutarco Elías 1877–1945, Mexican general and statesman: president of Mexico 1924–28.


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“This has been hard for us because it was like someone stole her dreams,” Angela Calles said about her niece.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2024

Before the attack, Cassandra Calles sold flowers and other goods in an outdoor market in Mexico City.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2024

Recently, Ms. Calles took Morgan to the East 180th Street station in the Bronx, where they waited for an hour to hear his message.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

It’s based on a seriously delicious birria recipe, which has gone through several iterations, with input from Little Miner’s culinary team, including Maria Calles, Joel Sanchez, Victor Garcia, Ismael Montero, Jose Montero and Feliciano Jimenez.

From Washington Post • Nov. 16, 2021

"I dwell by dale and downe," quoth Guye, "And I have done many a curst turne; And he that calles me by my right name, Calles me Guye of good Gysborne."

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 3 by Mabie, Hamilton Wright

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