Vargas
[vahr-guh s]
- Ge·tu·lio Dor·nel·les [Portuguese zhi-too-lyoo doo r-ne-lis] /Portuguese ʒɪˈtu lyʊ dʊərˈnɛ lɪs/, 1883–1954, Brazilian statesman.
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Contemporary Examples
So many families come that Vargas has arranged for a clown to entertain the kids.
I have already heard from some who have shifted their position on Dreamers thanks to Vargas.
Vargas added that his goal in speaking out as an undocumented immigrant is to show people that “we are not who you think we are.”
Almost certainly politics of various sorts had something to with making Vargas Llosa wait so long for the honor.
If Vargas Llosa had never written a single novel, his nonfiction alone would have merited the Nobel.
Historical Examples
Vargas's troopers had stifled even the last breath of resistance.
A Word Only A Word, CompleteGeorg Ebers
The troops of Romero, Vargas, Valdez, were no less impatient.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume III.(of III) 1574-84John Lothrop Motley
Just then Vargas' secretary came up to her with his officious demeanour.
The conquest of RomeMatilde Serao
The only person who showed any zeal in the service was Vargas.
History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain.William H. Prescott
"I can see why Cranly wanted you here," Vargas said, smiling faintly.
Beyond The ThunderH. B. Hickey
Vargas
- Getúlio Dornelles (ʒeˈtulju durˈneləʃ). 1883–1954, Brazilian statesman; president (1930–45; 1951–54)
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