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Lavalleja

American  
[lah-vah-ye-hah] / ˌlɑ vɑˈjɛ hɑ /

noun

  1. Juan Antonio 1784–1853, Uruguayan revolutionary: leader in war of independence against Brazil 1825.


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Jorge González, who runs a slaughterhouse in a modest town, Lavalleja, is especially fond of Chinese buyers because they purchase the entire cow.

From New York Times ● Jul. 14, 2023

He promptly deserted and was at once associated with Lavalleja in the command.

From The South American Republics Part I of II by Thomas C. Dawson

Jealousies and quarrels had meantime broken out between Lavalleja and Rivera.

From The South American Republics Part I of II by Thomas C. Dawson

However, Lavalleja and Rivera were the real factors in the situation, and Rondeau's efforts to conciliate both at the same time failed.

From The South American Republics Part I of II by Thomas C. Dawson

The latter soon recovered the city, and after two years of intermittent fighting the Lavalleja party was overthrown for the moment and Rivera finished his term in peace.

From The South American Republics Part I of II by Thomas C. Dawson

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