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Issa

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[is-uh] / ˈɪs ə /

noun

  • Issa,
    plural
  • Issas
    plural
  1. a member of a Somali clan or subgroup living mainly in Djibouti and Ethiopia.


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Meanwhile, two former Scotland internationals were left bemused that Morocco defender Issa Diop was not sent off in the first half.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

Farmer Issa al-Moussa walks among his damaged wheat crop in eastern Syria after the nearby Euphrates River flooded in recent days due to heavy rainfall and increased flows from Turkey.

From Barron's Jun. 2, 2026

She got her big break on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and boasts co-signs from Issa Rae and Quinta Brunson.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

Najma Issa, 40, tells the BBC while shopping at Ilala market, a second-hand clothing hub in Dar es Salaam: "Most of the clothes have good quality... they last long."

From BBC May 23, 2026

“You told Issa Rae it was my birthday?”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

But running Asda has been a challenge for the Issas, with Asda losing market share in recent times, with the likes of Aldi and Lidl attracting more customers, especially as household budgets have been squeezed.

From BBC Feb. 29, 2024

That suggests that a new chief executive, whoever it may be, will be taking her or his lead from the Issas.

From The Guardian Aug. 6, 2021

Gave this show a look after seeing Issas Rae's interview on Charlie Rose.

From New York Times Nov. 27, 2016

Joel Munoz, 38, has lived across the street from the Issas for 15 years.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 4, 2016

Background: The French Territory of the Afars and the Issas became Djibouti in 1977.

From The 2002 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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