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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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During maternity leave for her younger child, Cora meets a scruffily cool husband and father named Sam at a local baby group and feels an immediate attraction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Cora and Sam attend parent-teacher-association meetings and their families form a pod during the Covid-19 lockdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

After the game, Cora said he is “100%” sure Buehler is not pitching hurt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2025

“We’ll talk about it,” Boston manager Alex Cora said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2025

Cora looks like a bunny, but she’s got teeth—still, I’d back her up, same as she’s backing me and my girl.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz