Saida

American

[sah-ee-dah] / ˈsɑ iˌdɑ /

noun

a seaport in SW Lebanon: the site of ancient Sidon.

Saida British

/ ˈsɑːɪdə /

noun

a port in SW Lebanon, on the Mediterranean: on the site of ancient Sidon; terminal of the Trans-Arabian pipeline from Saudi Arabia. Pop: 150 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

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As the clashes continued over days, some feared they would spill over into neighbouring Saida, a large port city.

From Reuters • Aug. 3, 2023

Saida García, vice president of the Euforia Trans Family Alliance group, told The Associated Press that the bill will bring a change to many of its members’ everyday lives.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2022

Saida Masoudi, 49, a fast-food seller in a Tunis suburb who voted for the revised constitution, said she hoped the changes would pave the way to economic reforms and lower living costs.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2022

Saida, surrounded by shoes at her market stall, has no doubts.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2022

Yeah, me too, says Saida, 'cause my dad is sad a lot too.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander

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