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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 positions us to deliver greater value to our shareholders and consolidates Yancoal’s position as a leading Australian coal miner,” said Burra.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026

After the talk, I chatted for a while with Burra, the erstwhile director of operations for Santos.

From Slate ● Mar. 31, 2024

Burra, a reliable presence beside Santos who helped escort his boss away from journalists after his arraignment in federal court last month, declined to comment.

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

"Yes," the major answered; "that's what Burra Moti is."

From The Three Sapphires by W. A. Fraser

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