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Marias

American  
[muh-rahy-uhs] / məˈraɪ əs /

noun

  1. a river in NW Montana, flowing SE to the Missouri River. 210 miles (338 km) long.


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Her Tres Marias organisation, another group supporting migrant workers, has also shifted its focus to the war response.

From Barron's May 25, 2026

He also got a best new artist nod, where he will compete against the U.K. soul singer Olivia Dean, the girl group Katseye and the dreamy pop band the Marias, among others.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 7, 2025

Lidia was expected to pass near or over the government-run nature education center on the Islas Marias, but the islands are frequently hit by bad weather and are mostly unpopulated.

From Seattle Times Oct. 9, 2023

That includes one tourist ferry line serving the Isla Marias islands that is manned by navy personnel.

From Washington Times Aug. 11, 2023

Tres Marias was a good business that required no help from the seam of gold; on the contrary, it served as collateral for an extension on his concession to the mine.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

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