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Lamas

American  
[lah-mahs] / ˈlɑ mɑs /

noun

  1. Carlos Saavedra Saavedra Lamas, Carlos.


Example Sentences

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If there are two Dalai Lamas, it could become a test of China's powers of persuasion.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

When he was two years old, a search party of Buddhist officials recognised him as the reincarnation of the 13 previous Dalai Lamas.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025

“The humor in this show offsets a lot of the potential heaviness of some of the subject matter in a way that feels really real and light,” Lamas says.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024

Her spokesperson, Christian Lamas, said in an email that Trudeau “remains optimistic, hoping that we can gather the necessary support” before the committee deadline Wednesday.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2024

In Tibet, for example, when all ordinary remedies have failed, the Lamas make a dummy to represent the sick person, and they adorn the image with trinkets.

From The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc. by Various