Tara
Americannoun
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tara
Māori
Example Sentences
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Tara Parker-Pope, a former Wall Street Journal reporter, writes the “One Day Better” newsletter on Substack.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
Tara Davis-Woodhall, the reigning Olympic long jump champion, will compete in her signature event and race in the 100-meter hurdles for just the second time in the last five years.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
Executive director Tara Warren stood down after 17 years working closely with Brady in December.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Tara Shulman, a wealth adviser at Compound Planning, said a key part of her role is creating a diversification plan and holding clients accountable to it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
She sends Tara to call them to dinner.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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