Myra
Americannoun
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an ancient city in SW Asia Minor, in Lycia.
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a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “extraordinary.”
Example Sentences
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Turkey already tapped some of its gold reserves since the Iran war began in late February, while Poland has plans to do so in the future, as MarketWatch’s Myra Saefong recently reported.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
A 1994 Threadgill release, “Song Out of My Trees,” included one track, “Over the River Club,” featuring pianist Myra Melford and four guitarists, among them Messrs. Ross and Harris.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025
Myra Saefong and Gordon Gottsegen spoke with professional money managers about what the broad action might mean for investors holding gold as a long-term investment.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 24, 2025
In a separate development, defence files from the trial of Brady and his accomplice, Myra Hindley, have recently been rediscovered by the journalist and author presenting the documentary, Duncan Staff.
From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025
He could not understand how Myra had trouble deciding between him and Igor.
From "Holes" by Louis Sachar
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