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  • Maddened by the shouts of the people and the cloaks of the "chulos," his charge was not a light one, and he buried his horns deep in the poor brute's flank, the picador meanwhile scooping a large piece of flesh out of his back with his garrocha.

    On the Equator Harry De Windt 1894

  • Does not sound like the sort of jobs a load of smuggled "chulos" can take care of.

    Latest Articles 2008

  • Does not sound like the sort of jobs a load of smuggled "chulos" can take care of.

    Latest Articles 2008

  • Does not sound like the sort of jobs a load of smuggled "chulos" can take care of.

    Latest Articles 2008

  • Does not sound like the sort of jobs a load of smuggled "chulos" can take care of.

    Latest Articles 2008

  • Does not sound like the sort of jobs a load of smuggled "chulos" can take care of.

    Latest Articles 2008

  • I can hear the prayers, even now, in far-off Connecticut: “Oye, Jesusito lindo, mírame con esos ojitos azules tan chulos, persígueme con tu vista, y dime que número va a salir en la lotería mañana.”

    Waiting for Snow in Havana Carlos Eire 2003

  • Thus, after he had vented his rage, foaming at the mouth and flashing fire from his eyes, the moment arrived when it was deemed expedient to put an end to his protracted sufferings, and at a given signal the _chulos_ retired and made place for the _prima-espada_.

    The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II Various

  • The _chulos_ lost no time in applying their art to extricate their companion, by harassing the animal on all sides, who was thus compelled to abandon his prey in order to meet his new tormentors.

    The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II Various

  • The trumpet again sounded the signal for the second part of the combat, and forthwith the _chulos_ advanced nimbly with their _banderillas_, each striving to fix his weapon in the neck of the animal, as in their hazardous course he passed under their extended arms.

    The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II Various

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