Maia

[mey-yuh, mahy-uh]

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. the eldest of the Pleiades and the mother of Hermes by Zeus.

Maia

/ ˈmaɪə /

noun

1. Greek myth the eldest of the seven Pleiades, mother by Zeus of Hermes

Example Sentences

The claims came from Moldova's pro-EU president, Maia Sandu, who told reporters outside a polling station in the capital Chisinau the future of her country, flanked by Ukraine and Romania, was in danger.

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But he's not at all friendly with President Maia Sandu, who founded PAS, or with her allies.

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His extradition comes days before Sunday's parliamentary elections, with President Maia Sandu warning that Moldova's independence and European future are in danger because of attempts by Russia to foment violence and spread disinformation.

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On Thursday the pro-EU president of Moldova, Maia Sandu, accused the Kremlin of "pouring hundreds of millions of euros" into Moldova in an attempt to instigate violence and spread fear.

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Haddad Maia lost serve for 3-1 as she could barely walk but recovered sufficiently, helped by the vocal support of a boisterous set of Brazilian fans, to serve out a remarkable victory.

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