Salazar

American

[sal-uh-zahr, sahl-, suh-lah-zahr] / ˌsæl əˈzɑr, ˌsɑl-, sə lɑˈzɑr /

noun

Antonio de Oliveira 1889–1970, premier of Portugal 1933–68.

Salazar British

/ sələˈzar /

noun

Antonio de Oliveira (ənˈtɔnju ˈdəː oliˈvəɪrə). 1889–1970, Portuguese statesman; dictator (1932–68)

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"That was a personal concern. So, I had it checked to make sure that there were no stops, no detentions, and that she's not somewhere in a federal detention facility," Salazar told the outlet.

From BBC

FBI officers have also been helping out local law enforcement, Sheriff Javier Salazar told CBS.

From BBC

Sinai Savon Salazar, a 32-year-old Cuban immigrant, and her husband found jobs at the JBS meatpacking plant about 90 miles east in Grand Island, Neb., and expect to move soon.

From The Wall Street Journal

Salazar hugged her friend, Yolanda Escobar, goodbye.

From The Wall Street Journal

The noise causes workers headaches, nausea and dizziness, said Jose and Andres Salazar, the center’s site coordinator.

From Los Angeles Times

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