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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

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Mozambique's former First Lady Graça Machel welcomed his announcement, saying it came in a "moment of crisis".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2025

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

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

“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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