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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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That Chad replaced Cora, who led the Red Sox to the 2018 World Series title in his first season, elicited mixed feelings.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

She says her daughter Cora, two, used to be the "best eater" but seeing others at nursery turn their noses up at certain foods made her do the same.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

They were still reeling from the dramatic firing of manager Alex Cora and five of his coaches that threw the organization into turmoil.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Cora was the manager under Dombrowski when Boston won the World Series in 2018, and the Phillies pursued him aggressively.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 2026

Cora catches up with me in the hallway at school.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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