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Maura

American  
[mawr-uh] / ˈmɔr ə /

noun

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


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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, a Democrat, said on a local radio program last week that she would vote against a planned rent-control ballot measure for fear it would hurt housing production in her state.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Salon

“We believe that the worst of the tariff and economic disruptions to our businesses are now behind us,” said David Maura, chief executive of Spectrum Brands SPB 5.63%increase; green up pointing triangle , which sells everything from pet food to insect repellent, on a call with investors this month.

From The Wall Street Journal

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