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Origin of Mexican
First recorded in 1570–80; from Spanish mexicano, mejicano; see Mexico, -an
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Maybe a young Mexican singer could shed some illumination, I thought, before sending a somewhat incoherent email to Silvana Estrada.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Venegas has found that his experience as a Mexican American who didn’t grow up speaking Spanish resonates with some people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Recent requests have included Mexican peso designs, medallions and a glittery wand for a Sweet 16 gift.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
Rocha said Mexican prosecutors had investigated the allegations against him for 112 days and had found nothing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Didn’t you lure Ambrose Bierce to the Mexican border?”
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Corruption could become a hot campaign issue, and controlling the narrative on the airwaves, where most Mexicans get their news, will be crucial for the party.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
About 14% of home sales to foreigners were made by Mexicans, NAR data found.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
But Muñoz was shocked to learn that many Mexicans fear that the private collection’s future in Mexico may be in doubt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
"Fast forward a year later... this is catharsis - for Mexicans especially, but for Latinos in general."
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Yet Americans have more corn in our diet than Mexicans.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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