Abdullah

/ (æbˈdʌlə) /

noun

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

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decorum

the act of or need for making up one's mind.

dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.

a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.

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“When Tanveer realized what was happening, he jumped out of the truck, but the Iranians shot him,” Abdullah says.
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Abdullah says al Nusra is made up 80 percent of Syrians; foreign fighters dominate ISIS.
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His elder son was named Abdullah, Abu Abdullah means “father of,” and al Kuwaiti means of Kuwait.
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If elected, Erdogan will take over from the current president Abdullah Gul at the end of the month.
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On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with Libyan Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni.
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Abdullah was considered to be the handsomest youth in Makkah.
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"I have no work meet for these," said Abdullah, pointing to Hugh and Gerald.
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Abdullah and Nana made a trip to the city with the parents and uncle of Kadija to buy her wedding dresses.
Our Little Persian Cousin|E. Cutler Shedd
Abdullah drew up his array without the city, and challenged his rivals to the utmost proof.
The River War|Winston S. Churchill
On these expeditions Abdullah generally accompanied us, and rendered valuable service as interpreter and troubadour.
Russia|Donald Mackenzie Wallace

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