Machel

American

[muh-shel] / məˈʃɛl /

noun

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

Machel British

/ məˈʃɛl /

noun

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

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"Clothes are personal things, especially for somebody like Machel who has so many big moments tied to his pieces," Kaleen explains.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2025

And he wanted the director to be Machel Ross, who also directed his play “Black Exhibition” at Bushwick Starr in 2019.

From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2021

They will also meet Graca Machel, widow of South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, and meet President Cyril Ramaphosa before departing for London.

From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2019

“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 said, leaning close to his ear.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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