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Burra

British  
/ bʌrə /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

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

From Slate Mar. 31, 2024

“No. You didn’t have to do that man,” Burra replied, adding later, “I’m gonna pay you back for sure.”

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

"Well," Finnerty said meditatively, "I think the thief knew of the sapphire stone in that bell, and it may have belonged to some temple; I mean Burra Moti may have been a sacred elephant."

From The Three Sapphires by Fraser, W. A.

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