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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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After Mozambique gained its independence from Portugal in 1975, Couto continued working as a journalist in local media until the death of Mozambique’s first president, Samora Machel, in 1986.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2024

Under a portrait of Samora Machel, a exiled leader of the movement, Couto panicked.

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 said, leaning close to his ear.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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