sombrero
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Even the World Cup mascot, a chilli pepper with a sombrero, seemed to capture that spirit perfectly - bold, playful, and unmistakably ours.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
And in 2026, I was sprayed with beer, hit it in the head by a flying paper sombrero, and watched El Tri win its opening game with a 2-0 victory over South Africa.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
The allegations centered on the Banditos, said to be a clique of predominantly Latino deputies who sport tattoos of a skeleton with a sombrero, bandoleer and pistol.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2025
A black sombrero hangs on a wall outside the recording booth and a bold neon sign flashes in white: “Ya es Tiempo,” the time is now.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 12, 2023
“Stand in front,” he urges, “so you will be seen. Wear a big sombrero, so you will really be seen. Most important, look smart.”
From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
He also describes Scots dressing up in sombreros, Viking helmets or Argentina jerseys as "a bit churlish".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Sharp lettering sits side-by-side with jovial illustrations of cannons, sombreros and brujas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
On Saturday, several protesters wore sombreros similar to the style of hat made famous by Carlos Manzo, a mayor in western Michoacan state who was assassinated on November 1.
From Barron's ● Nov. 16, 2025
Beside him stood a toy horse and a selection of gaudy sombreros for children to wear astride the spotted steed.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 24, 2023
But my young mind was filled with self, and my imagination shivered at the prospect of seeing sombreros, rancheros, tortillas and Pancho Villa.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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