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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For economic analyst Khurram Husain, the blackouts are the main problem, with knock-on effects for both industries and households.
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 targeted the core of this enzyme for our analyses because that's where the reaction with oxygen is actually taking place," Husain explains.
From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026
Husain always wanted his museum to feel like home, says Noof Mohammed, the curator.
From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025
A draft of even chillier air made his skin prickle and fluttered the flame of the candle Husain had lit when he woke them.
From The Saracen: The Holy War by Shea, Robert
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