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Husain

British  
/ -ˈsaɪn, hʊˈseɪn /

noun

  1. ?629–680 ad , Islamic caliph, the son of Ali and Fatima and the grandson of Mohammed

  2. same as Hussein

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But public health expert Mushtuq Husain says the government is refusing to accept this is "not an outbreak, it's an epidemic".

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

"It is still a grave situation," Husain argues.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

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

In the centre, on a slightly raised platform a band of singers chant the Marsiya, an elegiac poem in honour of the martyred Husain.

From The Faith of Islam by Sell, Edward

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