Cruz

[ krooz; Spanish krooth ]

/ kruz; Spanish kruθ /

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noun

San Juan de la

[sahn hwahn de lah]. /sɑn ʰwɑn dɛ lɑ/. John of the Cross, Saint.

Juana I·nés de la

[ee-nesde lah], /iˈnɛs dɛ lɑ/, 1651–95, Mexican nun, scholar, and poet.

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How to use Cruz in a sentence

There was so much to do — yet Cruz was away in the sunshine.
Just how unpopular is Ted Cruz?|Jennifer Rubin|February 19, 2021|Washington Post
Cruz prides himself on his cleverness and his grasp of political tactics.
Cruz had more Republican cover trying to undermine the 2020 election than he did going on vacation|Philip Bump|February 19, 2021|Washington Post
Despite Cruz declining to advance the narrative Hannity had set forth, though, Hannity wasn’t upset.
Sean Hannity’s attempt to cover for Ted Cruz goes poorly -- thanks to Ted Cruz|Aaron Blake|February 19, 2021|Washington Post
As first reported by Skift — and later confirmed by Cruz — the senator had initially been set to stay in Cancun for another two days.
Late-night hosts, TV pundits slam Cruz for taking ‘the world’s shortest spring break’ to Cancun|Teo Armus|February 19, 2021|Washington Post

Cruz landed back home in Texas almost exactly 24 hours after he departed, saying he was ready to take on the devastating winter storms that have left millions of Texans without power or safe drinking water and at least 30 dead in the state.
One night in Cancun: Ted Cruz’s disastrous decision to go on vacation during Texas storm crisis|Ashley Parker|February 19, 2021|Washington Post
And similar shards of enthusiasm-killing kryptonite are lodged in John Kasich, Mike Pence and Ted Cruz.
Why This Liberal Hearts Huckabee|Sally Kohn|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Cruz is a co-sponsor of the bill, along with libertarian-minded Sen. Mike Lee.
Rand Paul Beats Ted Cruz, Saves NSA From ‘Reform’|Tim Mak, Olivia Nuzzi|November 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When the former engaged in his drone filibuster, Cruz showed up in support; ditto for Paul when Cruz held an Obamacare filibuster.
Rand Paul Beats Ted Cruz, Saves NSA From ‘Reform’|Tim Mak, Olivia Nuzzi|November 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I believe that Senator Paul and Senator Leahy are probably working more closely together [than he is with Cruz],” Stafford said.
Rand Paul Beats Ted Cruz, Saves NSA From ‘Reform’|Tim Mak, Olivia Nuzzi|November 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sen. Ted Cruz, one of two Hispanic Republicans in the Senate, accused Democrats of “pigeonholing” minority candidates.
The Republican Rainbow Coalition Is Real|Tim Mak|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He inclosed it under a cover to the Marquis Santa Cruz, who had a villa in the neighbourhood.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
In the midst of these meditations, the dungeon door opened, and Santa Cruz himself appeared on the threshold.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
Santa Cruz embraced him, with more agitation than his stately mien might have announced.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
Columbus, proceeding towards Cuba, named the headland Cabo de Cruz on this day.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Gunpowder explosion at Vera Cruz, by which several buildings were injured and 20 persons killed, mostly women.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell