Husain
Britishnoun
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?629–680 ad , Islamic caliph, the son of Ali and Fatima and the grandson of Mohammed
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same as Hussein
Example Sentences
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Husain was more optimistic about fertiliser prices being managed, but said food prices would likely increase due to higher transportation costs.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
“From Pakistan’s point of view, it’s a win-win. Whether there is a deal or there isn’t,” said Husain Haqqani, a former Pakistani ambassador to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
"We know that the microorganisms that produce oxygen were around well before the Great Oxidation Event," Husain says.
From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026
Few artists have travelled as widely, or imaginatively, as Husain.
From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025
The rivalry between Sul�im�n and Husain weakened the position of the Muhammadans in the Red Sea.
From Rulers of India: Albuquerque by Stephens, Henry Morse
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