Central American
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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On Wednesday, the government of Honduras placed 80 percent of that Central American country on drought alert.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Toczylowski said other organizations in the L.A. area that will be affected include the Public Counsel, Central American Resource Center and the Immigration Center for Women and Children.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Searching for their missing migrant children, a caravan of Central American mothers traverses Mexico with tireless, even superhuman determination.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
She has been adamand that foreign officials can only operate on Mexican soil if given prior clearance by the federal government, and has insisted the Central American nation's sovereignty should not be breached.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
For Enrique, a Central American without papers, it is treacherous ground.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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