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Khalid

American

[khah-leed, kah-, khal-id, kal-] / xɑˈlid, kɑ-, ˈxæl ɪd, ˈkæl- /

noun

Khalid ibn Abdul-Aziz al Saud, 1913–82, king of Saudi Arabia 1975–82 (son of ibn-Saud and brother of Faisal).

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Due out May 1, it features contributions from R&B pioneer Raphael Saadiq, pop star Khalid, rapper Vic Mensa and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Khalid Hussein, Choudary's co-accused in his 2024 trial, was refused permission to challenge his sentence of six years for being a member of the al-Muhajiroun network.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman urged Iran to "avoid miscalculation" on Saturday, following missile and drone launches against the kingdom.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

One traveler said she had to “self-evacuate” from Kuwait, reportedly driving for eight hours to reach King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, before flying to Cairo.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

Auntie Idris says a few words to Khalid—not about Khalid, and how the good Lord will take care of him until we’re ready to see him again, but to him.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender

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