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Machel

American  
[muh-shel] / məˈʃɛl /

noun

  1. Samora Moisés 1933–86, Mozambique political leader: president 1975–86.


Machel British  
/ məˈʃɛl /

noun

  1. Samora ( Moises ) (səˈmɔːrə). 1933–86, Mozambique statesman; president of Mozambique from 1975–86

"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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But similar incidents have reportedly taken place at five other schools in the surrounding areas of Nyanga, Philippi and Samora Machel.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2025

In articles from that era, Couto quoted Machel, the revolutionary leader, who called for making the Portuguese language into “an instrument of combat” for the new Mozambique.

From New York Times Mar. 11, 2023

He castigated the new ruling elite for boarding the "gravy train" of privilege and chided Mandela for his long public affair with Graca Machel, whom he eventually married.

From Reuters Dec. 26, 2021

“Every visitor will have a different experience with the dresses,” said Machel Monenerkit, the deputy director of the National Museum of American Indian.

From The Guardian Mar. 7, 2019

Graça Machel ushered us through a courtyard shaded by trees and into the house, where in a wide, sunlit room her husband sat in an armchair.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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