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sombrero

[som-brair-oh, sawm-bre-raw] / sɒmˈbrɛər oʊ, sɔmˈbrɛ rɔ /


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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

In 1990, for the Fernando Valenzuela no-hitter: “If you have a sombrero, throw it to the sky!”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2026

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

“That’s how most guys drop the ball,” he said as we crossed March Ave, walked past the burrito spot with the huge sombrero on the roof.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

We laughed about how we embraced every stereotype - the sombreros, bright colours, all of it worn with humour and defiance, and how, as hosts, we gave warmth, laughter and generosity to the world.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 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

The mainly Latino and Latina riders from across the San Gabriel Valley wore traditional Mexican boots and gear, including sombreros and cowboy hats.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 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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