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Saba

American  
[sah-buh, sey-buh] / ˈsɑ bə, ˈseɪ bə /

noun

  1. an island in the Netherlands Antilles, in the N Leeward Islands. 5 sq. mi. (13 sq. km).

  2. Biblical Name Sheba.  an ancient kingdom in southwestern Arabia noted for its extensive trade, especially in spices and gems.


Saba British  
/ ˈsɑːbə /

noun

  1. an island in the NE Caribbean, in the Netherlands Antilles. Pop: 1491 (2007 est). Area: 13 sq km (5 sq miles)

  2. another name for Sheba 1

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Saba coffee shop has become a destination for fans of the Peacock reality show “Love Island USA” after owner Gal Tshnieder was cast as a bombshell.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

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

She held her breath, imagining Saba doing this same thing in Khazaria, and Papa doing it in Rûm, and Kin doing it in the North.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

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