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Covarrubias

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[koh-vuh-roo-bee-uhs, kaw-vahr-roo-byahs] / ˌkoʊ vəˈru bi əs, ˌkɔ ḇɑrˈru βjɑs /

noun

  1. Miguel 1904–57, Mexican caricaturist, illustrator, and painter.


Example Sentences

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"Unfortunately, there's not enough beds, not enough shelters," says Covarrubias, who works for an organization called Hope The Mission.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

In the San Fernando Valley, north of the city, activist Armando Covarrubias manages the crisis as best he can during his daily rounds, distributing bottles of water, snacks, and instant soup.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

"Physiologically, macrophages can handle cholesterol metabolism," said Ivan Salladay-Perez, first author of the new study and a graduate student in the Covarrubias lab.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

“He’s just another person trying to get some profit,” said Seriina Covarrubias, whose home had severe smoke damage but was still standing after the fires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

Before coming out of the bathroom, I’d consulted a cool photo of Teresa Covarrubias that I’d printed out.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez

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