Ali
Americannoun
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ʿAlī ibn-abu-Talibthe Lion of God, a.d. c600–661, Arab caliph (cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad).
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Mohammed, 1909–63, Pakistani statesman and diplomat.
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Muhammad Cassius (Marcellus) Clay, Jr., 1942–2016, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1964–67, 1974–78, 1978–79.
noun
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?600–661 ad , fourth caliph of Islam (656–61 ad ), considered the first caliph by the Shiites: cousin and son-in-law of Mohammed
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See Mehemet Ali
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See Muhammad Ali
Example Sentences
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“My whole childhood was centered around baseball,” Ali said, recalling playing with her dad.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
When she finally turned 14, Krug’s daughter, Ali, broke Municipal League barriers when she became the first woman to make an appearance as an All Star.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
Frequent deviations from intrinsic value represent an opportunity for investors who can recognize patterns and capitalize, Ali said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
As well as reusing window blinds and kitchen units, Ali attempted to have the laminate flooring he had installed in his old office removed and reused in his new one.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
The other two possibilities are his cousin Ali, and his right-hand man, Abu Bakr.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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