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Calles

American  
[kah-yes] / ˈkɑ yɛs /

noun

  1. Plutarco Elías 1877–1945, Mexican general and statesman: president of Mexico 1924–28.


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“She always asked her mom’s permission when she could go outside,” Angela Calles said from her home in California’s Orange County.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2024

Recently, Ms. Calles took Morgan to the East 180th Street station in the Bronx, where they waited for an hour to hear his message.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

It’s based on a seriously delicious birria recipe, which has gone through several iterations, with input from Little Miner’s culinary team, including Maria Calles, Joel Sanchez, Victor Garcia, Ismael Montero, Jose Montero and Feliciano Jimenez.

From Washington Post • Nov. 16, 2021

Ethical Products Inc. had to yank a Coke bottle-shaped plaything after the cola company sent a cease-and-desist letter, said spokeswoman Susan Calles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2020

Calles did not die on the gallows without an attempt at getting let off.

From The Pirates' Who's Who Giving Particulars Of The Lives and Deaths Of The Pirates And Buccaneers by Gosse, Philip