Saba
Americannoun
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an island in the Netherlands Antilles, in the N Leeward Islands. 5 sq. mi. (13 sq. km).
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Biblical Name Sheba. an ancient kingdom in southwestern Arabia noted for its extensive trade, especially in spices and gems.
noun
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an island in the NE Caribbean, in the Netherlands Antilles. Pop: 1491 (2007 est). Area: 13 sq km (5 sq miles)
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another name for Sheba 1
Example Sentences
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On Sunday, cheering crowds - including many friends and neighbours - greeted Evyatar David as he returned to his hometown of Kfar Saba in central Israel.
From BBC
A music lover, his family comes from Kfar Saba in central Israel.
From Barron's
The company stopped working for Venezuela in August 2017 after blowing the whistle on the government and was not trying to return, Saba said.
From Los Angeles Times
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the original Saba Saba protests - a key moment that helped usher in multiparty democracy in Kenya after years of one-party rule.
From BBC
She and her family have little left, Saba said, adding: "We have no food, no flour - no basic necessities of life."
From BBC
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