Example Sentences

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Some Indians opposed to the mine say it will disturb sacred ground where a massacre of Paiutes took place in 1865.

From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2023

I also spoke to a member of the Moapa Band of Paiutes, a neighboring tribe, who do not count Avi Kwa Ame as their origin site, but still recognize its deep cultural relevance.

From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2023

They worked as ranch hands for several decades, and in 1970, the Las Vegas Paiutes became recognized as a sovereign nation, after which they launched several businesses.

From The Guardian • Nov. 11, 2019

The Paiutes were like, "Well, hey. You know, we're here, but we know you don't mean us."

From Salon • Sep. 8, 2019

A sudden rain of arrows flew from the advancing Paiutes; Joe fumbled his and dropped it on the ground.

From The Basket Woman A Book of Indian Tales for Children by Austin, Mary Hunter