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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

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"We hear the loud sounds of interceptions, but we rarely see anything in the sky," Abdullah, a resident in his 60s, told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

"Hot spring bathing is one of the most unusual behaviors seen in nonhuman primates," says first author Abdullah Langgeng.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Melina Abdullah, the co-founder of Black Lives Matter L.A., was part of a group that met with Hochman about Porter’s killing and other cases last month in South L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Abdullah, 15, says he would prefer to have his phone on him just in case there is an emergency at home.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Most of the walkers took shelter under the trees and brush, but Uncle Abdullah and I walked on and on.

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