Central American
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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The Central American side are a relatively unknown quantity, but they are an exciting team whose results do not paint a true picture of their performances in the tournament.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
As football fans flood into tournament co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico, the Central American country is grappling with chaotic teacher protests in its capital.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
Searching for their missing migrant children, a caravan of Central American mothers traverses Mexico with tireless, even superhuman determination.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
She has been adamand that foreign officials can only operate on Mexican soil if given prior clearance by the federal government, and has insisted the Central American nation's sovereignty should not be breached.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
A Central American youth rides a freight train through Mexico toward the United States.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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