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Calles

American  
[kah-yes] / ˈkɑ jɛs /

noun

  1. Plutarco Elías 1877–1945, Mexican general and statesman: president of Mexico 1924–28.


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Before the attack, Cassandra Calles sold flowers and other goods in an outdoor market in Mexico City.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2024

It’s based on a seriously delicious birria recipe, which has gone through several iterations, with input from Little Miner’s culinary team, including Maria Calles, Joel Sanchez, Victor Garcia, Ismael Montero, Jose Montero and Feliciano Jimenez.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 16, 2021

Ethical Products Inc. had to yank a Coke bottle-shaped plaything after the cola company sent a cease-and-desist letter, said spokeswoman Susan Calles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2020

But they’ve got nothing on Undine Barnes Calles.

From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2018

Sarrio had five chief streets, known respectively as Rua Nueva, which runs to the harbor; the Calles of Carborana, of San Florencio, of La Herreria, and of Atras.

From The Fourth Estate, vol.1 by Armando Palacio Vald?s

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