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Paz

American

[pahz, pahs] / pɑz, pɑs /

noun

Octavio 1914–98, Mexican poet and essayist: Nobel Prize 1990.

Paz British

/ pas /

noun

Octavio (ɔkˈtaβjo). 1914–98, Mexican poet and essayist. His poems include the cycle Piedra de Sol (1957) and Blanco (1967). Nobel prize for literature 1990

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In a bid to quell public fury with his leadership, Paz on Monday said he would cut his own salary by 50 percent.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Paz, an economist by profession, comes from a family with a long history in politics.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

He had been in command of an operation to clear barriers set up by anti-government protesters aimed at slowing the flow of goods into the administrative capital, La Paz, and nearby El Alto.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Paz was elected on a promise to end Bolivia's worst economic crisis in decades.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

“I’m sure Señor Paz will right appreciate these,” Mr. Jones replied, tucking the bag carefully into his pocket.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

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