Ira

¹ American  

[ahy-ruh] / ˈaɪ rə /

noun

1. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”

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IRA ² American  

Or I.R.A.

1. individual retirement account.

2. Irish Republican Army.

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IRA British  

abbreviation

1. Irish Republican Army

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Example Sentences

Another is that taxpayers can reduce their tax burdens by investing in an IRA before April 15.

From MarketWatch

Much of the additional liquidity and IRA contributions presumably make their way into the stock market.

From MarketWatch

The Provisional IRA - the main armed republican paramilitary group for most of the Troubles - declared a ceasefire in the run up to the agreement and officially ended its violent campaign in 2005.

From BBC

Up to $35,000 of 529 money can also be rolled into a Roth IRA, subject to limitations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ira Rootman had a home run and five RBIs.

From Los Angeles Times