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Bara

American  
[bar-uh] / ˈbær ə /

noun

  1. Theda Theodosia Goodman, 1890–1955, U.S. actress.


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And last week, the RSF captured the town of Bara, north of El-Obeid, prompting more than 36,000 people to flee the town and four others in North Kordofan over six days, according to the UN.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

Last week, the UN said el-Obeid was already struggling to cope with the influx of those fleeing from Bara.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

The RSF claimed control of Bara last week.

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

Bara didn’t stay long, and the next resident turned out to be even more notorious, and not by design.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2024

“I met Theda Bara in her prime, for your information, and she was a riot, and the movie was fabulous. It’s a shame about the fire.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny