Lara

British

/ ˈlɑːrə /

noun

Brian Charles. born 1969,Trinidadian cricketer: scored 11,953 runs in 131 test matches (1990–2006) for the West Indies; holder of records for highest individual score in first-class cricket (501 not out for Warwickshire, 1994) and for highest test innings (400 not out against England, 2004)

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"What may have looked unbelievable turned out to be exactly that - and now those responsible are being held accountable," state insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara said.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Fox News played the same word game, with Lara Trump saying women can continue “having independent pursuits of their own” while also having a family — which happens to be what feminism has always advocated.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

She also made an X post toward Stanford transfer sophomore Lara Somfai before she committed to Texas Christian earlier this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Kalshi, for one, sourced its chief technology officer and numerous engineers from among the Neo scholars, Lopes Lara said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

When I finally turn the last corner to my room, Lara and a few of her friends are huddled next to a couple adult agents.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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