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Tara

American  
[tar-uh] / ˈtær ə /

noun

  1. a village in the NE Republic of Ireland, NW of Dublin: home of the ancient Irish kings Hill of Tara.


Tara 1 British  
/ ˈtærə, ˈtɑːrə /

noun

  1. a village in Co Meath near Dublin, by the Hill of Tara , the historic seat of the ancient Irish kings

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tara 2 British  
/ ˈtɑːrɑː /

noun

  1. another name for white-fronted tern

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Etymology

Origin of tara

Māori

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Despite its flaws, “Unread” is more than a bildungsroman in an era of clicks; like Tara Westover’s bestselling 2018 memoir, “Educated,” it’s a testament to the power of knowledge to transform a life.

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The Californian won her first senior US title aged 13, landing a rare triple axel jump and breaking Tara Lipinski's record to become the youngest national champion.

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Concerns about the organization first emerged in January 2023 when a community member reported that its chief executive, Tara Stamos, was storing Narcan under a tarp in 100-degree weather, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times

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In an email to The Times, Newsom spokesperson Tara Gallegos said the governor had a strong record of fighting for workers’ rights, including raising the minimum wage and expanding sick leave and other worker protections.

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