Hernández

[ er-nahn-des ]

/ ɛrˈnɑn dɛs /

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noun

Jo·sé

[haw-se], /hɔˈsɛ/, 1834–86, Argentine poet.

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How to use Hernández in a sentence

Hernández had signed on with the Atlanta Braves before the coronavirus put the baseball world on pause, and in early July he elected not to play.
These 25 Players Opted Out Of MLB In 2020. How Are They Doing In 2021?|Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com)|April 23, 2021|FiveThirtyEight
Four of the next five Red Sox reached base against Sceroler, with Hernández getting hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to bring in Boston’s ninth run.
Martinez hits three home runs as Red Sox sweep Orioles|Nathan Ruiz|April 11, 2021|Washington Post
For now, Hyde and his staff — like Hernández, like Elias and like the rest — hope for the best.
As King Félix tries to make the Orioles, the Orioles just try to make progress|Chelsea Janes|March 12, 2021|Washington Post
Hernández allowed three earned runs on five hits and was victimized by some shaky defense in 2⅔ innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.
As King Félix tries to make the Orioles, the Orioles just try to make progress|Chelsea Janes|March 12, 2021|Washington Post

Hernández, also a left-handed hitter, is a possibility after debuting in September.
Gerardo Parra gets a minor league deal and spring training invite with the Nationals|Jesse Dougherty|February 3, 2021|Washington Post
It was a new voice, and in contrast to the ham-handed posturing of “Officer Hernandez,” the threat was direct and more aggressive.
A Female Writer’s New Milestone: Her First Death Threat|Annie Gaus|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“This is Officer Hernandez,” the man introduced himself on one call.
A Female Writer’s New Milestone: Her First Death Threat|Annie Gaus|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The activist, an agronomist named Arturo Hernandez Cordona, is said to have replied.
Mexico’s First Lady of Murder Is on the Lam|Michael Daly|October 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Abarca allegedly battered Hernandez, who was then dumped in the pit.
Mexico’s First Lady of Murder Is on the Lam|Michael Daly|October 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The men shot Hernandez in the right leg while pulling them all from the car.
Mexico’s First Lady of Murder Is on the Lam|Michael Daly|October 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yucatan was discovered by Hernandez Cordova in 1517, and in 1519 was first settled.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
With a great show of regard General Hernandez went out to meet Osceola with a store of supplies.
Four American Indians|Edson L. Whitney
He delighted to stand in front of a large mirror which General Hernandez had in his parlor, and admire his person.
Petals Plucked from Sunny Climes|Sylvia Sunshine
One hundred and ten men embarked in the enterprise, under the command of Francisco Hernandez, of Cordova.
Hernando Cortez|John S. C. Abbott
At the time of the discovery of America, the species was certainly wild and cultivated in Mexico, according to Hernandez.
Origin of Cultivated Plants|Alphonse De Candolle