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Salazar

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

noun

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


Salazar British  
/ sələˈzar /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“We recommend ‘nonalcoholic’ because we don’t want anybody to be confused,” Salazar said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

The winner of the recent Mexico City edition was a fresh-faced Kaled Rosales Salazar, who mimicked lassoing and leading his opponent, Quintana, like a horse, with a giant white sandal as a prop.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Some were even trying to trade photo cards of their favorite idols, Nataly Salazar, 21, said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Jester is now a father himself; his son, now 5, was born shortly after his arrest, Salazar wrote.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

“Once it’s out about Salazar being dirty, we’re hoping nobody will care.”

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez

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