Franco, Francisco

[ (frang-koh, frahng-koh) ]

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A Spanish general and dictator of the twentieth century, often called Generalissimo Franco. Franco, a fascist (see fascism), successfully led the Nationalist armies against the Loyalists during the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s and then ruled Spain firmly until his death in 1975.

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How to use Franco, Francisco in a sentence

San Francisco was the first city to pass one in 2006; since then, 14 other cities and three states have followed suit.
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And now Portland, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are all suing Uber for refusing to play by their old regulatory playbooks.
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But the film lags during long stretches—particularly in the middle, when Franco and Rogen are separated from one-another.
Sony’s ‘The Interview’: A Glorious, Patriotic, and Katy Perry-Filled Mess|Marlow Stern|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Or perhaps Franco, meta-celeb extraordinaire, could star in the movie himself?
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Then, Rogen convinces Franco to drink some contaminated water from a stream—which causes the 127 Hours Oscar nominee to dry-heave.
James Franco and Seth Rogen Get ‘Naked and Afraid’… And It’s Hilarious|Marlow Stern|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For this purpose, the order is sending Father Francisco Gutierrez as their procurator-general.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
For at least ten years previous to 1901, San Francisco had enjoyed a period of not only decent but honorable government.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
There I deal direct with the San Francisco buyers—and in this launch; it serves me very well as an office.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Many of the windows made a brave display that would not have disgraced San Francisco.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Her mother—Mrs. Leslie—belongs to one of the old San Francisco families, and had always known my mother.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton