sombrero

Example Sentences

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He and his friends and their growing community of supporters became known as the movimiento del sombrero — the hat movement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“Don’t worry, be happy,” Maduro said at an event in the capital of Caracas, wearing a sombrero and flashing a peace sign as he sang along to the Bobby McFerrin classic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Pico was once rich beyond the dreams of avarice, but he died so steeped in debt that a collector snatched the very sombrero off his head to sell for his creditors.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024

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

She walked ahead and Matt followed, pulling the broad-brimmed sombrero down to hide his face.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer