Mira
Americannoun
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Astronomy. the first long-period pulsating variable star to be discovered, with a period averaging 331 days. It is a red giant and a component of a binary star in the constellation Cetus.
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a female given name.
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Mira Costa 9, Agoura 7: The Mustangs overcame a 6-1 deficit to win the Division 3 title at Cal State Fullerton.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Said Mira Costa coach Andy Diver: “Very special player. Most polished freshman I have ever seen.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Mira Costa will play St. Francis in the semifinals.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
In her feedback to Altman, Mira Murati, OpenAI’s chief technology officer, bemoaned his chaotic management.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Mira sighed, and snuggled down into her blankets like a woman planning to disappear.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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