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Vala

American  
[vah-luh] / ˈvɑ lə /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.
  1. a prophetess.


Example Sentences

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This is part of the Vala Umgodi, or "Close the Hole", operation to curb illegal mining.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2024

“Show me another CEO that has more skin in the game at 1 AM in the office,” tweeted Vala Afshar, the businessman and tech columnist who shared the image.

From Washington Post • Nov. 21, 2022

Skipper Zeeshan Maqsood believed the wicket could help his spinners later in the game while PNG captain Assad Vala said he too would have liked to chase.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2021

“Having the honor of leading this group in World Cup is a great achievement,” said Assad Vala, Papua New Guinea’s captain and top batsman.

From New York Times • Oct. 15, 2021

“Ay, he did, Vala; and she sat still, singing.”

From Prisoners of Conscience by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston