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Taira

American  
[tahy-rah] / ˈtaɪ rɑ /

noun

  1. a member of a powerful family in Japan that ruled the country 1160–85.

  2. former name of Iwaki.


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That victory made the Myanmar native a champion questioned by some, but Van legitimized his reign by prevailing in a grueling battle against Tatsuro Taira last May, stopping his challenger in the final round.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

The Brazilian also viewed Van’s fight against Taira as a source of insight for his preparation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Pantoja said Van has changed since December, highlighting the fight against Taira and noting the champion has refined aspects of his fighting style.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

There is potential for Carvana to buy more Stellantis stores, Taira said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

In two instances he was induced to let sons of that family live, a leniency for which the Taira were to pay bitterly in the end.

From Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Charles Morris

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