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Cruz

[krooz; Spanish krooth]

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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-nes de lah] /iˈnɛs dɛ lɑ/, 1651–95, Mexican nun, scholar, and poet.

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Examples from the Web for cruz

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
Cruz, who certainly considers himself Hispanic, had fighting words in response.
The Republican Rainbow Coalition Is Real|Tim Mak|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The Republican Senate would "do everything humanly possibly to repeal Obamacare," Cruz promised.
In Texas, Cruz, Perry Crow Over GOP Rout|Tim Mak|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is to this period that the big concerns of Cruz Alta belong.
The Argentine Republic|Pierre Denis
I observed that it was particularly high in the cruz or withers.
The Bible in Spain|George Borrow
This field of the Cruz del Quemadero was the place where the "Inquisition" disposed of some of its victims.
The Spirit of God As Fire|D. Mortimore
The Chadi-leubú, according to Cruz, was one of the most considerable of the rivers he had yet passed.
Buenos Ayres and the Provinces of the Rio de La Plata|Woodbine Parish
Extraa, horrible fu la operacin, en tanto que la candente armadura perda su forma para tomar la de una cruz.
Legends, Tales and Poems|Gustavo Adolfo Becquer