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Muir

[myoor]

noun

  1. Edwin, 1887–1959, English poet.

  2. John, 1838–1914, U.S. naturalist, explorer, and writer; born in Scotland.



muir

1

/ myr, mjuːr, muːr /

noun

    1. a Scot word for moor 1

    2. ( in place names )

      Sheriffmuir

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Muir

2

/ mjʊə /

noun

  1. Edwin. 1887–1959, Scottish poet, novelist, and critic

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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"In the face of these suspected cases, my officials are taking all the necessary steps to protect the agri-food industry," Muir added.

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Entitled Two Sons, the work of art is a remake of Muir's Square Gogh piece, which brought him to national fame in 2018.

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Things that never were include: air never breathed, “mountains never climbed” and John Muir’s sense of smallness in the presence of a mountain.

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Environment Minister Andrew Muir, who made a speech at the event, said he was "inspired and uplifted" to hear young people engaging with climate action.

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ABC’s “World News Tonight With David Muir” is one of television’s highest rated programs.

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