Arbil
Americannoun
noun
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The first Syrian-Americans, according to one popular narrative, were the Arbeelys: a family headed by the professor Joseph Arbeely, born Yusuf Hanna, in the town of Arbil, near Damascus.
From The New Yorker • Feb. 16, 2017
An Exxon delegation flew to Arbil to sign the deal.
From Reuters • Dec. 3, 2014
Arbil has compromised, but it has also locked in the progress of the past three years.
From Reuters • Dec. 3, 2014
Hussein said Arbil already controlled the disputed territories and did not need Big Oil's legitimacy.
From Reuters • Dec. 3, 2014
In the territory of Arbela, where the town of Arbil now is, Alexander had defeated Darius, the last king of Persia.
From Plutarch's Lives Volume III. by Stewart, Aubrey
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