mora
Americannoun
plural
morae, morasnoun
Etymology
Origin of mora
1560–70; < Latin: delay, hence, space of time
Example Sentences
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"It is certainly one of the most powerful organizations in Mexico in terms of military capacity, recruitment capability and weaponry," David Mora, an expert at the Crisis Group analysis center, told AFP.
From Barron's
Mora said that "in the absence of a direct succession, a power vacuum is created that opens the door to violent realignments within the organization."
From Barron's
Mora Namdar, who until December led the State Department’s Middle East bureau, in August sent a memo to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the acquisition of Starlink expressly for delivery to Iran.
Just before dusk, we reach a small town called La Mora.
From Literature
BofA Securities analyst Mariana Perez Mora rated Palantir shares Buy with a $255 price target, a nearly 40% increase from recent levels.
From Barron's
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