lyra
Example Sentences
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As part of an episode to mark St David's Day, Sheen spoke of how Lyra had got used to people approaching her dad.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
Mrs Corner said her uncle, who was ill at the time, died "within minutes" of finding out what had happened to Lyra.
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025
Mrs Corner said she hopes that the award, which she described as "more important than ever", will ensure that future generations remember Lyra.
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025
Lyra McKee's sister, Nichola Corner, said the award is a "really fitting tribute".
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025
When the bottle was ready, Sister Fenella took Lyra in the crook of her arm and settled back to feed her.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.