Ali
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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.
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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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Adam Ali, a spokesman for the Malawian Embassy, said that he was appealing to donors to send more buses to repatriate people, beginning with women and children.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
The newly announced buyback will boost earnings-per-share, even if prices cuts lead to slightly lower-than-expected revenue for fiscal 2027, Peel Hunt analysts Gautam Pillai and Tanzila Ali wrote in a note to clients.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
The elimination of the pattern day-trading rule, which was removed by regulators earlier this month, means activity should continue to increase in 2026, Ali said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
Floating and stinging, just like Muhammad Ali, except he ain't sting like no bee, more like a Mack truck, he bragged.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
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