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Recent Examples of barrio
At the Jewish new year, a tour of a historic and humble barrio
On a drizzly day last week, ahead of Sheinbaum's inauguration and the start of the Jewish new year, historian Vania Martínez began a tour of the barrio in front of the synagogue, Monte Sinaí, which opened in 1923.
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Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
The 1995 telenovela starring Thalia and Fernando Colunga tells the story of a young, uneducated girl who lives with her godmother in the barrios of Mexico City and works in a landfill.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024
These images introduced a way of life to people beyond the barrios.
—Rebecca Senf, The Conversation, 13 Sep. 2024
Raised in Pedregal — the same low-income and working-class barrio in Medallo that my parents migrated from — historically known as violent and unsafe, Castro’s pride in making it out comes as no surprise.
—Ashley Garcia Lezcano, refinery29.com, 9 May 2024
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Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
The 1995 telenovela starring Thalia and Fernando Colunga tells the story of a young, uneducated girl who lives with her godmother in the barrios of Mexico City and works in a landfill.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024
These images introduced a way of life to people beyond the barrios.
—Rebecca Senf, The Conversation, 13 Sep. 2024
Raised in Pedregal — the same low-income and working-class barrio in Medallo that my parents migrated from — historically known as violent and unsafe, Castro’s pride in making it out comes as no surprise.
—Ashley Garcia Lezcano, refinery29.com, 9 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrio
Noun
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Trump has also angered Hamas with a plan for the U.S. to take over Gaza and relocate the enclave's residents to neighboring countries.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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Israeli bombardment of Gaza since has killed more than 48,000 people, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, reduced much of the enclave to rubble, and led to a humanitarian catastrophe for surviving residents.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The other approximate $1 million needed for the repair will come via a $600,000 grant awarded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources last year with the balance coming from the district’s capital reserve funds.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The case against Adams was brought under the previous U.S. attorney for the district, Damien Williams, who stepped down before Trump became president.—
Jake Offenhartz,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
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This gently restored and updated 1940s home designed by master architect Richard Neutra in a historic Hollywood Hills neighborhood is now on the market for just under $2.5 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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Floor-to-ceiling panes over excellent views of East Liberty Presbyterian Church and scores of passersby exploring the neighborhood.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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Bugatti unveiled its new Tourbillon hypercar last summer to replace the outgoing Chiron hypercar, and, like the Chiron, Bugatti said the Tourbillon would have a 16-cylinder engine under the hood.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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More specifically, the Storm Shift features 60g insulation in zones like the sleeves and hood for mobility, while heavier 100g in the torso provides the core with extra warmth.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside Online,
8 Feb. 2025
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In a social media post on Wednesday, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin called for the termination of financial agreements supporting an additional tranche of funding approved under a section of the IRA called the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Paramount will also take up a section of the townhouse to fête Gladiator II’s three nods as will Black Bear for the aforementioned Conclave and Sing Sing.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Barrio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrio. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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