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  • noun a North American river; boundary between the United States and Mexico; flows into Gulf of Mexico

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Examples

  • In Mexico the Rio Grande is often called the Rio Bravo or the Rio Bravo del

    Heart of the West [Annotated] O. Henry 1886

  • Also known as the Rio Bravo in Mexico, the river forms a natural boundary between the United States and Mexico.

    Rio Grande River, United States 2009

  • But Howard Hawks's "Rio Bravo," which had its premiere half a century ago this month, may be the most popular cult film ever made.

    'Rio Bravo,' Still Popular and Hip at 50 2009

  • He didn't steal scenes, even though he lent a solid, secure presence to films ranging from Howard Hawks's "Rio Bravo" to the Rat Pack's "Ocean's 11."

    Dino: That's Amore 2008

  • He should know that we love it in "Rio Bravo" when he smacks John Wayne, because who else in America had the huevos to do that?

    Dino: That's Amore 2008

  • He's been described as "the greatest American director who is not a household name", but many of his movies are exactly that: Bringing Up Baby, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, His Girl Friday, Rio Bravo, Scarface, To Have And Have Not, The Big Sleep … the list goes on.

    This week's new film events 2011

  • There are almost 600 million people living south of Mexico's Rio Bravo, and a majority of them are either lower-middle-class or poor.

    The Lost Century Mary Anastasia O'Grady 2011

  • "While the Bush administration negotiated and signed the Merida Initiative -agreement of bilateral assistance through which Washington made a commitment to guide, counsel and equip Mexican authorities- the artillery's capabilities of delinquent organizations south of the Rio Bravo were being fed from an office in Washington," wrote the left-leaning newspaper.

    Aurelia Fierros: Mexicans Irate About Fast and Furious, Wide Receiver Aurelia Fierros 2011

  • Besides the science fiction realm, he offered a distinct take on a urban crime flick -- 1976's Assault on Precinct 13 (a retelling of Howard Hawks' 1959 Western Rio Bravo) and a bio-pic with Elvis (starring a young Kurt Russell).

    Brad Balfour: Exclusive: Horror Cinema Master John Carpenter Returns To Form With The Ward Brad Balfour 2011

  • Besides the science fiction realm, he offered a distinct take on a urban crime flick -- 1976's Assault on Precinct 13 (a retelling of Howard Hawks' 1959 Western Rio Bravo) and a bio-pic with Elvis (starring a young Kurt Russell).

    Brad Balfour: Exclusive: Horror Cinema Master John Carpenter Returns To Form With The Ward Brad Balfour 2011

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