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Covarrubias

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

noun

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


Example Sentences

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“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

Roberto Covarrubias, who has lived with his family in Altadena for a decade, said county officials haven’t delivered on their promises to make the process as fast as possible.

From Los Angeles Times

Covarrubias wants to add a cellar to his new home to house the water heater and other machinery.

From Los Angeles Times

After three weeks of back-and-forth with his architect, Covarrubias said the county relented.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s like a waterfall effect,” said Covarrubias, 50, an IT engineer.

From Los Angeles Times