Chilean
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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The Chilean government said surveillance systems and obstacles would also be installed to deter crossings.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
One expert on Polynesian history has estimated that between 1862 and 1888—when Easter Island was brought under the jurisdiction of the Chilean navy—“about 94% of the population perished or emigrated.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Scientists are sounding the alarm over the spread of bird flu across Antarctica, with a leading Chilean researcher telling AFP Tuesday of an observed strain "capable of killing 100 percent" of infected fauna.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica announced the sale of its Chilean unit for $1.2 billion on Tuesday in its push to leave Latin America and concentrate on core markets elsewhere.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
Bert Lewyn and his father stood in line at the Bolivian and then at the Chilean embassies, trying desperately to apply for a visa to South America.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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