Abbas
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Important figures vying to replace Abbas include the current secretary general of the committee, Jibril Rjoub, and the PA Vice-President Hussein al-Sheikh.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Just last week, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made his first trip to Beijing since the war began, a visit timed to land days before Trump’s plane touches down.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Obviously Iran will be on the agenda: China, like other nations, wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened and has actively tried to sway Iran in the past, including hosting its foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Arriving in Melbourne at the same time was 33-year-old Zahra Ahmed, who spent years in the camp alongside her younger sister Zeinab, 31, and her 54-year-old mother Kawsar Abbas.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
And even then, Mr. Abbas has to explain that every village in Iran has its own colors and patterns they’re famous for.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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