Arias Sánchez
[ ahr-ee-uhs sahn-chez; Spanish ah-ree-ahs sahn-ches ]
/ ˈɑr i əs ˈsɑn tʃɛz; Spanish ˈɑ ri ɑs ˈsɑn tʃɛs /
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noun
Oscar, born 1941, Costa Rican politician: president 1986–90: Nobel Peace Prize 1987.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Arias Sánchez
/ (ˈærɪæs ˈsæntʃɛz) /
noun
Oscar. born 1940, Costa Rican statesman; president (1986–90, 2006–2010); Nobel peace prize 1987
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