González

/ (Spanish ɡɔnˈθalɛθ) /

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noun

Julio (ˈxuljo). 1876–1942, Spanish sculptor: one of the first to create abstract geometric forms with soldered iron

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Words nearby González

gonyaulax, Gonyaulax catanella, gonycampsis, gonys, Gonzales, González, González Márquez, gonzo, goo, goober, gooby

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Example sentences from the Web for González

This past February, another member, Fernando Gonzalez, was sent back to Cuba.
Of Cuban Spies, a Baby, and a Filmmaker: The Strange Tale of the Cuban Five|Nina Strochlic|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Seventeen-year-old Edgar Gonzalez formed one half of the group Doble Filo.
Cuban Hip-Hop Was Born in Alamar|Daniel Levin|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His family members and neighbors also questioned police claims that Gonzalez did not follow officer orders.
Worse Than Eric Garner: Cops Who Got Away With Killing Autistic Men and Little Girls|Emily Shire|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Gelhaus proceeded to fire eight shots at Gonzalez, striking him seven times, when he said Gonzalez raised the barrel.
Worse Than Eric Garner: Cops Who Got Away With Killing Autistic Men and Little Girls|Emily Shire|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Or a reference to Enron, or Elian Gonzalez, or the Baha Men.
‘Selfie’ Is Both a Brilliant and Terrible TV Show|Kevin Fallon|September 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After this great victory, the Portuguese agreed to appoint Sebastian Gonzalez to command over the rest.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume VI|Robert Kerr
Thus Gonzalez became absolute master of the island, and was obeyed by the natives and Portuguese like an independent prince.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume VI|Robert Kerr
Being unsuccessful in the contest, Anaporam fled to Gonzalez for assistance and protection, who demanded his sister as an hostage.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume VI|Robert Kerr
Roxo now resolved to remain at anchor at the mouth of the river till Gonzalez came to join him, and then to attack the enemy.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume VI|Robert Kerr
Two young warriors, Zayigo and Pedro Gonzalez, sat beside him.
The Story of Geronimo|James Arthur Kjelgaard

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