raia

American  

[rah-yuh, rahy-uh] / ˈrɑ yə, ˈraɪ ə /

noun

1. a variant of raya.

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raia British  

/ ˈrɑːjə, ˈraɪə /

noun

1. a less common variant of rayah

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Example Sentences

"The defendants' alleged greed not only established an unfair advantage for select bettors, but also sullied the reputation of America's pastime," FBI Assistant Director in Charge Christopher Raia said in a statement.

From BBC

"This alleged scheme wreaked havoc across the nation, exploiting the notoriety of some and the wallets of others to finance the Italian crime families," said FBI Assistant Director in Charge Christopher Raia.

From BBC

"This is only the tip of the iceberg," Christopher Raia, the FBI assistant director of the New York field office, said, adding the FBI is working day and night to ensure members of mafia families "cannot continue to wreak havoc in our communities".

From BBC

Christopher Raia, a deputy assistant director with the FBI, on Thursday called the attack an act of terrorism.

From BBC

Strings crescendo beneath sweet, almost whispered harmonies – interrupted by her rich, deep voice loud in the mix, detailing some of the effects of slavery — as in the first single “Guilty” featuring Lonnie Holley & Raia Was.

From Seattle Times