Zapata
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Many locals, like money changer Zapata, have mixed feelings about the project.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Patient zero for the digital pivot may be Zapata, co-founded in the 1950s by former President George H.W.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
José Alejandro Cástulo was rescued after five days under ground, and another miner died, but it took rescuers a full 13 days to locate Francisco Zapata.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
The California Highway Patrol was preparing to take over the pursuit but lost visual contact with the fleeing vehicle, Zapata said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2026
After a few squeaky misses, I overcame my reserve and tore my tonsils loose with a yell that would have been worthy of Zapata.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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