Peres

[per-ez]

noun

1. Shimon 1923–2016, Israeli political leader, born in Poland: prime minister 1984–86, 1995–96.

Peres

/ ˈpɛrɛs /

noun

1. Shimon (ʃiːˈməʊn). born 1923, Israeli statesman, born in Poland: prime minister (1984–86; 1995–96); president from 2007; Nobel peace prize 1994 jointly with Yasser Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin

Example Sentences

Another scholarship recipient, Alejandra Peres, admitted she’d been unaware of the total funding amount when she applied.

From Los Angeles Times

Assefa beat the previous record, set by Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya in London last year, by 26 seconds.

From BBC

Kenya's Alexander Mutiso Munyao won the men's race in two hours four minutes one second last year, with compatriot Peres Jepchirchir victorious in a women's only world record of 2:16:16.

From BBC

World record holder Ruth Chepngetich has pulled out of the London Marathon along with defending champion Peres Jepchirchir.

From BBC

Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya raised her arms in triumph while crossing the finish line at the London Marathon.

From Seattle Times