Betancourt

American  

[bet-n-koor, -kawr, be-tahng-kawrt] / ˈbɛt nˌkʊər, -ˌkɔr, ˌbɛ tɑŋˈkɔrt /

noun

1. Rómulo 1908–81, Venezuelan journalist and political leader: president of Venezuela 1945–48 and 1959–64.

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Example Sentences

Prof Theresa Betancourt, author of Shadows into Light, a book about former child soldiers, calls this "the largest humanitarian disaster since World War Two".

From BBC

"Not only do children in war zones face the death of caregivers and traumatic separations," says Prof Betancourt, "but caregivers experiencing their own trauma and distress may not be fully available to help protect and guide their children through the horrors of war."

From BBC

And a solo for limber Yuniel Betancourt that is meant to serve as punctuation feels more extraneous than conclusive.

From The Wall Street Journal

Interesting note: Smigiel and Betancourt have been playing together since fourth grade.

From Los Angeles Times

Newbury Park will begin the football season without standout linebacker Balen Betancourt, who is recovering from off-season knee surgery, along with several receiver transfers who will be sitting out until Sept. 29.

From Los Angeles Times