Salazar
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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But the gesture that surprised him most, Salazar said, may have been the time that one of Fanara’s cooks couldn’t get to work because his car’s engine blew up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
When Salazar pressed play, it kicked off an impromptu karaoke session, and the team joined in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
“When an exit fails, it’s not just a small business closing. It’s a business owner’s retirement plan evaporating,” Salazar said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Salazar, who led Oregon’s state housing agency during the COVID-19 pandemic and later worked as a regional director for HUD, is a longtime proponent of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
He yanked Valley roughly and stood up, but when he did there was someone standing behind Seven, and he came face-to-face with Talis Salazar.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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