Puerto Rican
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Mundillo, the Puerto Rican craft of weaving intricately patterned lace, becomes for her a metaphor for networks of interconnectivity, be it, she writes in her program note, climate justice or social dreaming.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Republicans in turn have capitalized on González-Colón’s rise as she helped bolster GOP support among the Puerto Rican diaspora and other Latino voters on the mainland.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
The 59-year-old Puerto Rican actor acknowledged he was surprised by the reception he has received for his role, which accounts for less than 15 minutes of screen time.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
A black child among mostly Puerto Rican neighbors in public housing in Bethlehem, Pa., young Oliver was raised by his single mother.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
I wish I felt Puerto Rican out in the world the way I do at home.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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