Cruz
[krooz; Spanish krooth]
- San Juan de la [sahn hwahn de lah] /sɑn ʰwɑn dɛ lɑ/. John of the Cross, Saint.
- Juana I·nés de la [ee-nes de lah] /iˈnɛs dɛ lɑ/, 1651–95, Mexican nun, scholar, and poet.
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Examples from the Web for cruz
Contemporary Examples
Cruz is a co-sponsor of the bill, along with libertarian-minded Sen. Mike Lee.
When the former engaged in his drone filibuster, Cruz showed up in support; ditto for Paul when Cruz held an Obamacare filibuster.
“I believe that Senator Paul and Senator Leahy are probably working more closely together [than he is with Cruz],” Stafford said.
Cruz, who certainly considers himself Hispanic, had fighting words in response.
The Republican Senate would "do everything humanly possibly to repeal Obamacare," Cruz promised.
Historical Examples
On reaching the corral, he saw Cruz, and recognised him at once.
The Rover of the AndesR.M. Ballantyne
In fact, wherever fighting is going on Cruz is sure to be there.
The Rover of the AndesR.M. Ballantyne
It is to this period that the big concerns of Cruz Alta belong.
The Argentine RepublicPierre Denis
I observed that it was particularly high in the cruz or withers.
The Bible in SpainGeorge Borrow
Cruz there were 144 people who signed the document, that is to say there were 144 names.
The KatipunanJ. Brecknock Watson (AKA Francis St. Clair)