ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MIRAGE
From French, from (se) mirer to be reflected.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MIRAGE»
The term «mirage» is very widely used and occupies the
13.712 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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3 QUOTES WITH «MIRAGE»
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mirage.
Our knowledge is a receding mirage in an expanding desert of ignorance.
I love Sufism as I love beautiful poetry, but it is not the answer. Sufism is like a mirage in the desert. It says to you, come and sit, relax and enjoy yourself for a while.
The problem with feature filmmaking is that it offers you this mirage of being able to achieve perfection, as the theory of it is that you have control of every part of the film, though in reality, it is as inexact as the next thing in your life.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MIRAGE»
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mirage in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
mirage and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
" A search of the bomber's apartment turns up a copy of The New York Times, dated September 12, 2001, that appears to support his claim. Other captured terrorists have been telling the same story.
A new edition of the fantasy-art volume first published in 1997 features more than forty color and black-and-white illustrations, including eight previously unpublished works, a new cover, and an introduction by the author. Original.
Seventeen-year-old Violet McKenna, back for her senior year at Winterhaven, finds her friends in danger, a mysterious new teacher as her psychic coach, and her Sabbat tendencies threatening her relationship with Aidan.
The extraordinary new novel in the #1 New York Times–bestselling series from the grand master of adventure.
Clive Cussler, Jack Du Brul, 2013
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Chasing a
mirage: the tragic illusion of an Islamic state
The book urges Muslims to give up on the Islamic State and strive for the state of Islam. In "Chasing a Mirage," Tarek Fatah opens a window on the Muslim world that reveals a blighted landscape.
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The Hedge Fund
Mirage: The Illusion of Big Money and Why ...
This book will give investors the tools to evaluate whether their own fund is up to the mark." —Roger Lowenstein, author, When Genius Failed "The Hedge Fund Mirage is required reading for hedge fund investors.
Amira Badir, a young woman from a wealthy family in the Middle Eastern country of al-Remal, lives a life of luxury in opulent palaces.
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The
Mirage Man: Bruce Ivins, the Anthrax Attacks, and ...
As The Mirage Man makes clear, America must, at last, come to terms with the lessons to be learned from what Bruce Ivins wrought. The nation’s security depends on it. From the Hardcover edition.
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Mirage: Florida and the Vanishing Water of the Eastern U.S.
Can we save our greatest natural resource before it disappears forever?
Examines America's budget deficit and the futile attempts of politicians to balance the federal budget
George Hager, Eric Pianin, 1997
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MIRAGE»
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Deputies Arrest 16 Online Predators in "Operation Mirage"
“Operation Mirage” was the work of several law enforcement agencies including the sheriff's office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, ... «WJHG-TV, Jul 15»
The Mirage volcano to spew fire, water less frequently on Las Vegas …
The Strip evolved into something more akin to a theme park when casino mogul Steve Wynn debuted the volcano at The Mirage, which was ... «The Province, Jul 15»
Kansas City Royals Danny Duffy's Success May be a Mirage
Last season, the long awaited breakout for Danny Duffy occurred. He was one of the better pitchers in the American League, his 9-12 record ... «Kings of Kauffm, Jul 15»
French Air Force rotates Mirage 2000s in Niger
A Mirage 2000. The French Air Force has rotated two of its four Mirage 2000C fighter jets in Niamey, Niger, serving with Operation Barkhane. «defenceWeb, Jul 15»
Was His Money a Mirage?
Social media and the mainstream press have been buzzing recently about rapper 50 Cent and his Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. If you've read ... «EBONY.com, Jul 15»
RANCHO MIRAGE: Deputies arrest woman for suspicion of DUI
Riverside County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a woman after she backed her Hyundai into a Rancho Mirage mobile home and fled the scene, ... «Press-Enterprise, Jul 15»
Rancho Mirage mobile home hit in suspected DUI
A Rancho Mirage woman was arrested under suspicion of a DUI Friday evening when police say she fled after hitting a mobile home with her ... «The Desert Sun, Jul 15»
Sandy Gopalan: Goldmine or mirage?
Retail banks across the globe have adopted digital technologies — be it internet banking or mobile/smartphone banking — to improve ... «mydigitalfc.com, Jul 15»
Fatal Rancho Mirage BMW street race hearing continues
He and co-defendant Wade Wheeler of Rancho Mirage appeared in Riverside County Superior court for a preliminary hearing related to the ... «The Desert Sun, Jul 15»
Goldmine or mirage?
Retail banks across the globe have adopted digital technologies — be it internet banking or mobile/smartphone banking — to improve ... «mydigitalfc.com, Jul 15»
