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Cora

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[kawr-uh, kohr-uh] / ˈkɔr ə, ˈkoʊr ə /

noun

  1. Classical Mythology. Kore.

  2. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “girl.”

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Breslow backed down then but not last week, firing five coaches along with Cora.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The Globe reported that Cora told the general manager that the Red Sox would have to fire him as well.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

But Cora put family first, telling Dombroski he wanted to take time with his fiancée, Angelica, and twin 8-year-old sons, Xander and Isander.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Cora and his crew will be in demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Sybil had dyed some burlap sacks to make a carpet, which Cora laid on when she got one of her headaches.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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