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Cara

American  
[kar-uh] / ˈkær ə /

noun

  1. a female given name: from an Italian word meaning “dear one.”


Example Sentences

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Cara found us in a big armchair at the edge of the party — José and I snug together while 30-some people mingled, drinks in hand.

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Between matches, while the others went upstairs for more wine, Cara sat beside me.

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I wrote to Cara the next morning.

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When I left, Cara pressed a plate of leftovers into my hands at the door.

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When I told José what Cara said, his fury was immediate: “Never tell anyone!”

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