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Carrera

American  
[kuh-rair-uh, kahr-re-rah] / kəˈrɛər ə, kɑrˈrɛ rɑ /

noun

  1. José Miguel de 1785–1821, Chilean revolutionary and political leader: dictator 1811–13.


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According to the mayor of the town, Javier Carrera, the lottery win "means for La Bañeza an injection of excitement and hope," he told Spanish media.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

To the untrained eye the Turbo S might look like just another 911, one of dozens of variants with inscrutable nomenclature—GT2, Carrera 4S Cabriolet, etc.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

He was replaced by Mexican reserve Luis Carrera for the remainder of the round, with their combined score counting towards their team Smash GC's score.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2025

The Highlanders’ defense was also on display as center fielder Jocelyn Jimenez made a running over-the-shoulder grab to rob Gondoliers hitter Sandy Carrera of extra bases in the fourth.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2025

The taxi coasted down a smooth street to the Puerta del Sol, and then through the traffic and out into the Carrera San Jeronimo.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

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