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Abdullah

British

/ æbˈdʌlə /

noun

1882–1951, emir of Transjordan (1921–46) and first king of Jordan (1946–51). He joined the Arab revolt against Turkish rule in World War I; assassinated 1951

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It is a strategy that puts Jordan’s King Abdullah II in a bind.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

Abdullah Al-Hou, 33, who is from northern Gaza and displaced in Deir al-Balah, said the people of Gaza were "living between hope and fear".

From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026

“People are watching to see if this is lasting, will it stick?” said Abdullah Alajaji, chief executive officer of a real-estate brokerage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

Their head coach, Jamal Sellami, who is originally from Morocco, was granted Jordanian citizenship by King Abdullah II as appreciation for leading the team to global heights.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

Uncle Abdullah and I followed the flow of people toward Makeni.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince

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