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Calles

American  
[kah-yes] / ˈkɑ yɛs /

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

“I cannot help my sister,” Angela Calles said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2024

Recently, Ms. Calles took Morgan to the East 180th Street station in the Bronx, where they waited for an hour to hear his message.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Calles is the one responsible for preparing the birria at Little Miner’s production facility in the former Union Kitchen space on Congress Street NE.

From Washington Post • Nov. 16, 2021

The Calles de la Traperia and de la Plateria, however, irresistibly recall Smyrna.

From Southern Spain by Calvert, A. F. (Albert Frederick)