Jamila
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Yet she’s on a major label and doesn’t have ready access to the indie audience that has made artists such as Jamila Woods and Dawn Richard cult favorites.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
“When selecting a gift, always consider the professional relationship and avoid anything too personal,” said etiquette expert Jamila Musayeva.
From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024
The director Jamila Wignot, who has profiled Alvin Ailey for “American Masters” and directed episodes of Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s “Finding Your Roots,” brings more organizational sense than imaginative flair to the four-episode series.
From New York Times • May 20, 2024
“Today means I can breathe a little bit easier,” Buckner’s mother, S. Jamila Buckner, said on the courthouse steps, according to the station.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2024
But his eyes perked up when Khala Jamila teased us about a baby.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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