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Abdullah

British

/ 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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“I couldn’t bring my kids to that. They already saw enough in El Fasher,” Abdullah said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

In Kuwait, drone attacks sparked blazes at the Mina Abdullah and Mina Al-Ahmadi refineries, which have a combined capacity of 800,000 barrels per day.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 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

Auntie Yeabu, the youngest wife of Uncle Abdullah, helped my mother bandage the man’s stump while I stood nearby, shaking with fear.

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

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