Mira
Americannoun
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Astronomy. the first long-period pulsating variable star to be discovered, with a period averaging 331 days. It is a red giant and a component of a binary star in the constellation Cetus.
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a female given name.
Example Sentences
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Redondo Union didn’t care that Mira Costa’s volleyball team was ranked No. 1 in California.
From Los Angeles Times
Redondo Union has upset Mira Costa 3-2 with a 15-13 win in fifth set.
From Los Angeles Times
JR Boice, a Long Beach State commit, was delivering kills, and Cash Essert’s serving and all-around play kept Mira Costa’s Mateo Fuerbringer looking frustrated.
From Los Angeles Times
It was only Mira Costa’s second loss in 25 matches.
From Los Angeles Times
The CIF championship was not on the line, but it may as well have been Friday night in the annual boys’ volleyball showdown between Mira Costa and Loyola.
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