Machado
- Joaquim Maria (ʒuaˈkɪ maˈria). 1839–1908, Brazilian author of novels and short stories, whose novels include Epitaph of a Small Winner (1881) and Dom Casmurro (1899)
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Examples from the Web for machado
Contemporary Examples
A lot has changed since China—pronounced “Cheena”—Machado was a household name.
But Machado, now 82, has aged gracefully—and, by her account, completely naturally.
Despite this, Machado re-signed a modeling contract in 2010 at age 80.
Ferreira has since opened up a pet shop, borrowing money from a loan shark, who apparently “took pity on her,” Machado says.
The link to the Americans arose as a local television reporter probing the Iranian case rang Machado, an expert in diplomatic law.
Historical Examples
The judgment of Verissimo upon Machado de Assis differs somewhat from that of his distinguished compatriots.
Brazilian TalesJoaquim Maria Machado de Assis
All of Machado de Assis is practically present in his early works; in fact, he did not change, he scarcely developed.
Brazilian TalesJoaquim Maria Machado de Assis
With the year 1879, however, Machado de Assis began a long phase of maturity that was to last for thirty years.
Brazilian TalesJoaquim Maria Machado de Assis
Early in the fight Colonel Machado, commanding the native soldiers, fell mortally wounded.
By-Ways of WarJames Jeffrey Roche