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Vargas

American  
[vahr-guhs] / ˈvɑr gəs /

noun

  1. Getulio Dornelles 1883–1954, Brazilian statesman.


Vargas British  
/ ˈvarɡas /

noun

  1. Getúlio Dornelles (ʒeˈtulju durˈneləʃ). 1883–1954, Brazilian statesman; president (1930–45; 1951–54)

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Some come weekly when dealing with acute TMJ issues, while others book quarterly maintenance appointments or schedule sessions before weddings when they want what Vargas calls a “natural lift.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ava Vargas wanted to ensure that any change keeps kids of different ethnic groups on track with reading and writing.

From Los Angeles Times

But he is more "pragmatic and firm," says Oliver Stuenkel, an international relations professor at the Getulio Vargas Foundation in Sao Paulo.

From Barron's

With the Swiss needing to avoid a defeat by six goals to seal top spot, they rarely looked troubled as Ruben Vargas handed them the lead in the 47th minute before Florent Muslija equalised.

From Barron's

Vargas burst through a hole on the second play of the Bulldogs’ next drive for an 81-yard gain, slipping to the slick turf just before the goal line.

From Los Angeles Times