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Burra

British

/ bʌrə /

noun

Edward ( John ). 1905–76, British painter, noted esp for his depiction of squalid and grotesque subjects

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The acquisition is “a strong strategic fit” for Yancoal, said Chief Executive Sharif Burra.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

To Burra, Adams’ nebulous background and obvious performance only heightened his Gatsby-esque appeal.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2024

In that exchange, Myers had asked Burra, “Did you get payroll yet.”

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2023

The zoo announced the koala’s emergence this week in honor of Wild Koala Day and said he was born to first-time parents Maya and Burra in August.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2023

Major Finnerty had made arrangements for a full day after Burra Moti.

From The Three Sapphires by Fraser, W. A.

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