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Covarrubias

American  
[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.


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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

"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

William Covarrubias launched his upcycled clothing brand Retro Fitted LA in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

"This is a huge public health crisis in the making," said Covarrubias, who is also an assistant professor of microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics.

From Science Daily Apr. 16, 2026

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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