Vargas

[ vahr-guhs ]

noun

1. Ge·tu·lio Dor·nel·les [zhi-, too, -ly, oo, d, oo, r, -, ne, -lis], 1883–1954, Brazilian statesman.

Vargas

/ ˈvarɡas /

noun

1. VargasGetúlio Dornelles18831954MBrazilianPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: head of state Getúlio Dornelles (ʒeˈtulju durˈneləʃ). 1883–1954, Brazilian statesman; president (1930–45; 1951–54)

Example Sentences

The network of South Bay support for Vargas, Bush and all their allies won big.

From Voice of San Diego

In the District 1 race between Democrats Ben Hueso and Nora Vargas in South Bay, Vargas was leading with about 55 percent of the vote early Wednesday morning.

From Voice of San Diego

So I think you could look at Hueso and Vargas as very similar on their policies.

From Voice of San Diego

Vargas has said her service on the board demonstrates the kind of commitment to the South Bay community she’d bring to the supervisor job.

From Voice of San Diego

Vargas said she and the board led the search for Southwestern College President Kindred Murillo, who transformed the university.

From Voice of San Diego

So many families come that Vargas has arranged for a clown to entertain the kids.

From The Daily Beast

I have already heard from some who have shifted their position on Dreamers thanks to Vargas.

From The Daily Beast

He will continue to co-anchor the program with Elizabeth Vargas.

From The Daily Beast

Elizabeth Vargas: And told the media that this was a hate crime.

From The Daily Beast

Elizabeth Vargas: When did you first hear that Aaron and Russell may have attacked Matthew because he was gay?

From The Daily Beast

It was a part of his policy to ignore Vargas and Nunez, as if they did not exist.

From Project Gutenberg

Vargas died in 1568, having been distinguished for his modesty, kindness, and devotion to religion.

From Project Gutenberg

The religious devotion of Luis de Vargas is exhibited in the spirit of his work.

From Project Gutenberg

The care bestowed upon the execution of the details shows that De Vargas had not yet forgotten the example of the early masters.

From Project Gutenberg

A messenger from Vargas offering terms gave him an opportunity of escape and, accompanied by Luna, he sought the refuge of Epila.

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