Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A mountain pass of southeast Mexico between Veracruz and Mexico City. It was the site of a US victory (April 18, 1847) in the Mexican War.
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Examples
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The Mexican general had positioned some fifteen thousand troops at a strong pass called Cerro Gordo, or “wide ridge.”
A Country of Vast Designs Robert W. Merry 2009
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The Mexican general had positioned some fifteen thousand troops at a strong pass called Cerro Gordo, or “wide ridge.”
A Country of Vast Designs Robert W. Merry 2009
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He heard from Occupy supporters in Cerro Gordo and Bremer counties that they won a few as well.
Turnstyle: How Occupy Iowa Caucus Won 'Uncommitted' Delegates Turnstyle 2012
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It turned out at Cerro Gordo that the man lacked the steadiness of mind and battlefield savvy necessary for military success.
A Country of Vast Designs Robert W. Merry 2009
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The Cerro Gordo victory generated another cause of tension between the president and his top general that would in time deflect the course of history.
A Country of Vast Designs Robert W. Merry 2009
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The Cerro Gordo victory generated another cause of tension between the president and his top general that would in time deflect the course of history.
A Country of Vast Designs Robert W. Merry 2009
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It turned out at Cerro Gordo that the man lacked the steadiness of mind and battlefield savvy necessary for military success.
A Country of Vast Designs Robert W. Merry 2009
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Around noon on April 18, 1847, Santa Anna was with his troops near Cerro Gordo.
Into the Story DAVID MARANISS 2010
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Around noon on April 18, 1847, Santa Anna was with his troops near Cerro Gordo.
Into the Story DAVID MARANISS 2010
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Around noon on April 18, 1847, Santa Anna was with his troops near Cerro Gordo.
Into the Story DAVID MARANISS 2010
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