Tara
Americannoun
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tara
Māori
Example Sentences
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Tara said the creatures were a "big dedication" and were not "a big interactive pet".
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
“My co-writer Tara told her co-worker about the Oscar nomination, and his reaction was, ‘Wow, this will be in your obituary.’
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
McDonald is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathy; his five children, Seven, Devin, Ryan, Tara Taylor and Emily; a brother, Billy; and four grandchildren.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026
“Some folks take it early so they don’t forget,” says Tara Thompson Popernik, head of wealth planning at LPL Financial.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
Tara only nods, giving her sister a warm embrace before Lainie departs.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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