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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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Cassandra Calles had just enough strength to climb down the flight of stairs and let police into the building.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2024

“She always asked her mom’s permission when she could go outside,” Angela Calles said from her home in California’s Orange County.

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

But they’ve got nothing on Undine Barnes Calles.

From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2018

The Plazas and Calles of the mainland of Spain have been parted with.

From Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. II) by John Augustus O'Shea

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