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Burra

British

/ bʌrə /

noun

Edward ( John ). 1905–76, British painter, noted esp for his depiction of squalid and grotesque subjects

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The acquisition is “a strong strategic fit” for Yancoal, said Chief Executive Sharif Burra.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026

After the talk, I chatted for a while with Burra, the erstwhile director of operations for Santos.

From Slate ● Mar. 31, 2024

The zoo announced the koala’s emergence this week in honor of Wild Koala Day and said he was born to first-time parents Maya and Burra in August.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2023

Burra declined to comment on his role in Santos’ office, referring questions to the congressman’s new communications director, Naysa Woomer, who did not respond when asked to confirm Burra’s employment.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 18, 2023

At that instant Burra Moti, undoubtedly bored by inaction, reached back with her trunk and tinkled the bell.

From The Three Sapphires by W. A. Fraser

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