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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The visiting professorship was established in 1990, with previous incumbents including Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Myra Syal and Dame Diana Rigg.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Myra Aragon, 52, from the Philippines, moved between them, helping organise the day's distribution with a smile on her face.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
As MarketWatch’s Myra P. Saefong reports, oil markets remain fixated on the threat of a U.S. attack on Iran — and this week could provide some clarity on the next move for crude prices.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026
Heavy crude is generally trading around the mid-$40 level, Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst for Gulf Oil, told MarketWatch’s Myra P. Saefong earlier Tuesday.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026
The company was started in the 1980s by Drew and Myra Goodman, two farmers who started with exactly no farming experience.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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