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Carlos

American  
[kahr-lohs, -luhs, kahr-laws] / ˈkɑr loʊs, -ləs, ˈkɑr lɔs /

noun

  1. Don Carlos Maria Isidro de Borbón, 1788–1855, pretender to the Spanish throne.

  2. a male given name.

Carlos British  
/ ˈkɑːlɒs /

noun

  1. Don. full name Carlos María Isidro de Borbón. 1788–1855, second son of Charles IV: pretender to the Spanish throne and leader of the Carlists.

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Reuniting with original drummer Carlos, the band played a scorching set that had the crowd on its feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Professors Carlos Manuel Vázquez and Steve Vladeck fleshed out the theory in an important 2013 article that has only grown more relevant since.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

On Saturday, Fieri attended UFC 327 in Miami, where Carlos Ulberg defeated Jiří Procházka by first-round knockout to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

The investigation was opened by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado in April 2024 to determine whether Gómez had exploited her position as the prime minister's wife for private gain.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The last time I saw Carlos was when I lied about dropping off Ziggy the night I lost him.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

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