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Vargas

American

[vahr-guhs] / ˈvɑr gəs /

noun

Getulio Dornelles 1883–1954, Brazilian statesman.

Vargas British

/ ˈvarɡas /

noun

Getúlio Dornelles (ʒeˈtulju durˈneləʃ). 1883–1954, Brazilian statesman; president (1930–45; 1951–54)

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The difference this time is that Vargas is hitting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

When Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas was playing in Triple-A last season, he never addressed his manager by name.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Vargas has been designated for assignment seven times.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

This might explain why Vargas can’t always remember how to refer to his manager.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

General Teófilo Vargas came forward with his intentions: in a few hours he shattered the coalition of better-qualified commanders and took charge of the main command.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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