Example Sentences

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The crew will be rounded out by African American Andre Douglas and US astronaut of Salvadoran descent Frank Rubio.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The attorney general's office said "for years, this structure has operated systematically, instilling fear and grief in Salvadoran families".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

When a signed copy of my first book got lost in the Salvadoran postal system, I joked I’d hand-deliver it.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

The administration has worked to designate the Salvadoran deportees as members of criminal gangs, including MS-13.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

The Salvadoran stripped off his shirt and used it to wrap a tourniquet around the leg.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario