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

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2025

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

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2023

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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