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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When the pressure is on and Mira Costa High’s volleyball team needs someone to step forward and deliver, Fuerbringer doesn’t need to raise his hand or ask for permission.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
More than half of all Emiratis trace their ancestral roots to southern Iran, said Mira Al Hussein, an associate fellow at the University of Edinburgh’s Alwaleed bin Talal Centre.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Redondo Union has upset Mira Costa 3-2 with a 15-13 win in fifth set.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Fahlbusch’s brother Thatcher played for Mira Costa and is now a freshman outside hitter at Hawaii.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
“This makes everything official,” Mira murmured, grasping the pen.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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