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Abdullah

British  
/ æbˈdʌlə /

noun

  1. 1882–1951, emir of Transjordan (1921–46) and first king of Jordan (1946–51). He joined the Arab revolt against Turkish rule in World War I; assassinated 1951

"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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"Still, we're determined to continue sporting activities and developing our young people," said Abdullah Abu Ghassan of the Shabab Jaba team competing in the tournament.

From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026

Abdullah, a longtime security guard, was praised for his heroic actions confronting the shooters and giving others time to flee.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

Robinson had already prised out Azan Awais and Abdullah Shafique by the time Archer removed Pakistan captain Babar Azam with an 89mph bouncer.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

Even with the downgrade, Abdullah raises the target price to $77 from $74.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

I asked, hiccuping from so much crying, but Uncle Abdullah ignored my question.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince

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