Balaguer

American  

[bah-lah-ger] / ˌbɑ lɑˈgɛr /

noun

1. Joaquin Joaquin Balaguer y Ricardo, 1907–2002, Dominican political leader: president 1960–62, 1966–78, 1986–96.

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Balaguer British  

/ ˌbæləˈɡwɛə /

noun

1. Joaquin (ˈjoːakɪn). 1907–2002, Dominican statesman; president of the Dominican Republic (1960–62, 1966–78, 1986–96)

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Example Sentences

On Tuesday, Alcaraz had one of his regular sessions at the academy with a Spanish performance psychologist, Isabel Balaguer.

From New York Times

The PLD first took the presidency in 1996 through a Faustian bargain with the longtime caudillo Joaquín Balaguer, after a campaign marked by fraud and racist incitement that finally saw Leonel Fernández take the presidential sash.

From The Guardian

The movie even covers the first time Joaquín Balaguer was elected president, and the response of many Dominicans, who believed Balaguer cheated his way into office but who were too fearful of the government to speak out.

From New York Times

Ferran Sole and David Balaguer scored five goals each for Spain while backs Raul Entrerrios and Alex Dujshebaev chipped in with four apiece.

From Reuters

Ferran Sole and David Balaguer scored five goals each for Spain while backs Raul Entrerrios and Alex Dujshebaev chipped in with four apiece.

From Reuters