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Arbil

American

[ir-bil] / ˈɪr bɪl /

noun

Erbil.

Arbil British

/ ˈɑːbɪl /

noun

a variant spelling of Erbil

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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

Arbil has compromised, but it has also locked in the progress of the past three years.

From Reuters ● Dec. 3, 2014

If Shell signed with Arbil, Baghdad might scuttle the gas deal.

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 Aubrey Stewart

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