Molina

[ moh-lee-nuh, muh-; Spanish maw-lee-nah ]

/ moʊˈli nə, mə-; Spanish mɔˈli nɑ /

noun

Lu·is

[loo-ees], /luˈis/, 1535–1600, Spanish Jesuit theologian.

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Words nearby Molina

molest, molestation, Molière, molilalia, molimen, Molina, moline, Molinism, Molinos, Moliones, Molise

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"As a society, we feed the danger by forcing all of these people into the shadows," Molina told me at her office in Tucson.
How Mexico’s Cartels Are Behind the Border Kid Crisis|Caitlin Dickson|July 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Molina said he has asked state Medicaid directors for guidance on how to proceed with its 2.1 million beneficiaries.
There’s a Life Saving New Drug. But You Can’t Afford It.|Kaiser Health News|February 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Molina says Gilead is entitled to a return, but questions whether taxpayers should be paying so much of its acquisition costs.
There’s a Life Saving New Drug. But You Can’t Afford It.|Kaiser Health News|February 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"It is estimated that half the patients who get this will be covered by government programs," Molina said.
There’s a Life Saving New Drug. But You Can’t Afford It.|Kaiser Health News|February 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Molina writes about life and death, war and peace, love and loss.
This Week’s Hot Reads: Nov. 25, 2013|Thomas Flynn|November 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Some doubt has been thrown upon the existence of this shell, notwithstanding the description of Molina.
Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836|Robert FitzRoy
The anterior and posterior opercular valves, when in contact, present some resemblance to a parrot's beak, whence Molina's name.
Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836|Robert FitzRoy
He shuddered at the thought as he had previously done while Molina was talking to him.
His Excellency the Minister|Jules Claretie
This Molina, circulating his money, was as useful as many others who circulate ideas.
His Excellency the Minister|Jules Claretie
To avoid being scorched, says Molina, they always kept ready wooden bowls to act as parasols.
An Introduction to Mythology|Lewis Spence

British Dictionary definitions for Molina

Molina

/ (Spanish moˈlina) /

noun

See de Molina

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