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
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Saba Capital, and the fierce debate it ignited between Barrett and Jackson.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
In a note to shareholders earlier this month, Saba said that—if selected as the trust’s next manager—it would shift the fund’s strategy to invest in other U.K.-listed investment trusts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
A veteran of several bulge-bracket Wall St firms like Salomon Brothers, Citigroup and Merrill, Goodwin is a veteran hedge-fund manager now helping Saba Capital run about $6 billion in assets.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
The new teams will be led by Maher Saba, who is currently a vice president in the Reality Labs division.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
Her brain swirled with names, Lena, Saba, Leila, ending in a, like her own.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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