Chihuahua
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a state in N Mexico. 94,831 sq. mi. (245,610 sq. km).
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the capital of this state.
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one of a Mexican or Aztec breed of very small dogs having either short or long hair of any one of a variety of colors.
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a state of N Mexico: mostly high plateau; important mineral resources, with many silver mines. Capital: Chihuahua. Pop: 728 000 (2005 est). Area: 247 087 sq km (153 194 sq miles)
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a city in N Mexico, capital of Chihuahua state. Pop: 650 000 (2000 est)
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a breed of tiny dog originally from Mexico, having short smooth hair, large erect ears, and protruding eyes
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The agents, who died in a car accident in the border state of Chihuahua, had not received permission from Sheinbaum's government to operate on Mexican territory.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
If anyone was to blame, she said publicly, it was the opposition governor of Chihuahua state, whose officers had been working with the American agents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
The Sunday raid was at least the third time this year that CIA operatives joined authorities in the northern border state of Chihuahua in an operation against a drug target, the sources said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
When news of the operation broke Sunday, the Chihuahua attorney general, César Jáuregui Moreno, attempted to downplay its significance, insisting that U.S. officials did not participate in the drug raid.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
But every day while I was still at the downtown special ed we kept checking in the Thrifty Nickel free newspaper and finally there was an ad for a half Chihuahua and half dachshund.
From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos
Chihuahuas, rat terriers and miniature poodles are muscling in on strength contests long dominated by big dogs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
Chihuahuas were bred for Mexico’s warm climate and, thus, might appreciate a sweater or a cuddle when it’s chilly outside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025
Chihuahuas are most popular in the South, the survey found — the breed is a favorite in every Southern state except Florida, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2024
He managed to snatch a shoebox of greeting cards and his two Chihuahuas, before climbing out his bedroom window.
From New York Times ● Jan. 23, 2024
Chihuahuas are the only non-large breed that I calculated with a high adoption wait.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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