Assad
Americannoun
noun
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Hafiz al (ˈhafɪz æl). 1928–2000, Syrian statesman and general; president of Syria (1971–2000)
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his son, Bashar al (bæʃəæl). born 1965, Syrian statesman; president of Syria from 2000
Example Sentences
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Russia withdrew its navy from Tartus in 2025 and pulled many of its forces from the country after the Assad regime fell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
President Bashar Assad reportedly has fled to Russia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
The minority, around two million of Syria's 20 million people, suffered decades of oppression under the Assad family's rule.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
The movements follow the collapse of the Assad government in 2024, and a weakened Islamic State amid considerable security improvement in Syria.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
Just then, Lili noticed young Assad, his thick black hair sticking to the beads of sweat on his forehead.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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