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Vala

American  
[vah-luh] / ˈvɑ lə /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.
  1. a prophetess.


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While Vala Umgodi was largely successful in other provinces, the old Buffelsfontein gold mine presented a unique challenge.

From BBC Jan. 17, 2025

“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

Vala may also have an analogy with Death, who like a veiled woman meets a mother with her children.

From William Blake A Study of His Life and Art Work by Irene Langridge

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