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barro

British  
/ ˈbærəʊ /

adjective

  1. slang  embarrassing

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And, in our conversation here, you've, you know, expressed the importance of unions, which I believe Josh Barro asked whether or not, whether or not it was necessary to break the unions to get things done in New York.

From Salon

Josh Barro, a journalist and the proprietor of the “Very Serious” Substack blog, touched on this in an interview he did with Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., at last week’s centrist event, where he asked Torres, “Is abundance actually popular ... in a place like New York?”

From Salon

At one point during the event, Barro asked, “Is there a way to have a pro-abundance Democratic Party agenda in New York without breaking the strong link that exists between the New York Democratic Party and the labor movement?”

From Salon

Barro has since gone on to advocate for “fighting labor unions” in the name of abundance.

From Salon

Made from barro negro — the black clay synonymous with Oaxacan artistry — it features designs representing four Mexican regions known for their spirit-making traditions: Oaxaca, Michoacán, Jalisco and Chihuahua.

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