Muir

[ myoor ]

noun

1. Edwin, 1887–1959, English poet.
2. John, 1838–1914, U.S. naturalist, explorer, and writer; born in Scotland.

Muir

¹

/ mjʊə /

noun

1. MuirEdwin18871959MScottishWRITING: poetWRITING: novelistWRITING: critic Edwin. 1887–1959, Scottish poet, novelist, and critic

muir

²

/ muːr; myr; mjuːr /

noun

1. 1. a Scot word for moor 1
   2. ( in place names )

      Sheriffmuir

Example Sentences

Bad posture or problems with a runner’s gait could also be a factor in ETAP, Muir says.

From Popular-Science

One of the reasons it’s difficult to pin down an explanation for ETAP, Muir says, is that there are so many different components of the problem, and not all of them apply to each case.

From Popular-Science

“Working together is much better than working apart,” Muir wrote.

From Voice of San Diego

It was lengthy, as Muir noted when catching a glimpse through its envelope.

From Washington Post

Muir, who also sits on the San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Education, declined to comment Friday until she’d read the filings.

From Voice of San Diego

Starting September 2, Muir will become Anchor and Managing Editor of World News.

From The Daily Beast

ABC News today announced new roles for anchors Diane Sawyer, George Stephanopoulos and David Muir.

From The Daily Beast

In 2013, Muir took viewers into Iran, getting rare access to the streets of Tehran.

From The Daily Beast

Muir, Anchor of 20/20, will become Anchor and Managing Editor of World News starting September 2.

From The Daily Beast

“They got letters,” says Simo Muir, adjunct professor of Jewish Studies at Helsinki University.

From The Daily Beast

Adam, an eminent Scottish lawyer, contended in parliament that the sentences on Muir and Palmer were illegal.

From Project Gutenberg

John Muir though not an American by birth, was our chief scientific writer about nature.

From Project Gutenberg

John Muir counted over four thousand of these annual rings on the stump of one of the Kings River trees.

From Project Gutenberg

Matthes and Muir probably have made the most careful and exhaustive studies of the geological history of the valley.

From Project Gutenberg

John Muir enjoyed telling of the experience of an English gentleman who years ago made a trip to the valley.

From Project Gutenberg