mala

British

/ ˈmɑːlaː /

noun

Hinduism a string of beads or knots, used in praying and meditating

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Teenage winger Said El Mala put Cologne level with an excellent solo goal on 63 minutes and the hosts held on to grab a valuable point against the in-form visitors.

From Barron's

Earlier on Tuesday, Mala Tribich became the first holocaust survivor to address the cabinet - where she urged the government to "do what needs to be done" to tackle antisemitism today.

From BBC

Meanwhile, 95-year-old Mala Tribich was welcomed to Downing Street by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as the first holocaust survivor "ever to address the cabinet".

From BBC

Una mala decisión de renunciar a un intento de gol de campo en el cuarto cuarto.

From Los Angeles Times

In February, both Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera will contend for their first Grammy Award in the música mexicana album category, for their joint 2024 EP, “Mala Mía.”

From Los Angeles Times

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