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Maura

American  
[mawr-uh] / ˈmɔr ə /

noun

  1. a female given name, Irish form of Mary.


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Last month, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said the order was particularly damaging to winter grid reliability.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

“There are states and countries chasing us every single day,” Gov. Maura Healey said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Following the initial release of those recommendations, Gov. Maura Healey issued a statement applauding the commission’s work.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

Some who appear on shows such as Love Island - including influencers Molly-Mae Hague and Maura Higgins - use their time in the villa as springboards to far greater success.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

Mrs. O’Connor says, Oh, thank you, Maura, and next week, Cyril, you can show Frankie a few of the steps that made you famous.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt