Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A member of the rebel forces that opposed the leftist government of Nicaragua in the 1980s with the funds and support of the United States government.
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- proper noun a range of
rightist guerrilla groups violently opposing thesocialist Sandinista government ofNicaragua and secretly funded by the United States government in the 1980s.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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It is purely controversial, and quite possibly the title Contra
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If you know any conservatives in Contra Costa, Alameda or Solano counties in California, please call them and let them know how important this is.
NY-23: The time for money has passed. - Moe_Lane’s blog - RedState 2009
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There were both partners of the big drug firm of Kowalt & Washburn, and Mr. Asmunsen, the owner of a large granite quarry in Contra
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WALNUT CREEK - The Olvera clan, many of whom live in Contra Costa County today, began their New World chapter sometime after the Spanish Inquisition of 1492 -- the year of Columbus 'first voyage to America.
Archive 2005-09-01 2005
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What these people learned from Watrgate and Iran-Contra is that the worst they can expect is a little humiliation, no real jail time and pardons.
Think Progress » Kristol: “One or More Indictments in the Next Three Weeks†2005
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Recently, Verse petitioned the court for release to a supervised treatment program in Contra Costa County.
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His parents died and are buried in Contra Costa CA.
Sooter, David W. 1967
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Listen to Vampire Weekend's new album 'Contra' - and let us know what you think
NME Features 2010
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Konami Gives Birth To Contra On The Wii - Run-and-gun classic Contra is getting a brand new game with WiiWare title Contra - ReBirth -.
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Konami Gives Birth To Contra On The Wii - Run-and-gun classic Contra is getting a brand new game with WiiWare title Contra - ReBirth -.
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