Kandahar
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Pakistan acknowledged bombing key cities Friday including Kabul and Kandahar, which is home to Afghanistan's supreme leader, but has not commented on Sunday's strikes.
From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026
A spokesman for the Taliban government in Afghanistan said Pakistan had carried out airstrikes in parts of Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia, a southeastern province that borders Pakistan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
The emergency department in the southern province of Kandahar said six children were killed when the roof of their home collapsed in strong wind and heavy rain on Wednesday.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
It started with the flight in – to Kandahar, Kabul or Camp Bastion.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
I cheered with him when Kabul’s team scored against Kandahar and yelped insults at the referee when he called a penalty against our team.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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