Costa Rican
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Chaves' statement came shortly after Costa Rica said it was closing its embassy in Havana and told Cuba to withdraw its diplomatic staff from San Jose, the Costa Rican capital.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
“My hand won’t shake when it comes to making the decisions we need to restore peace in Costa Rican homes,” Fernández said during the campaign.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
Costa Rican officials have repeatedly confirmed that they will take him in.
From Slate • Dec. 12, 2025
The Costa Rican Red Cross also told People that “two people were dragged by a water current at the beach,” and they were out of the water when paramedics arrived.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025
Jay M. Savage turned over to us many Costa Rican specimens and aided greatly in our work in Costa Rica.
From Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Smilisca by Duellman, William E.
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