Abia
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“You’re monitoring it for threats? Sure. You need to ensure safety,” said 40-year-old Thomas Abia.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 23, 2024
At the Federal Medical Center in Nigeria’s Abia state, Dr. Chigozie Ozurumba said doctors can only hope that things get better for them, with the strike seen as a last resort.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 26, 2023
The judge in Abia also asked the government, which can appeal the ruling, to issue a public apology for the incident in the media.
From Reuters ● Jan. 19, 2022
Mr Kanu’s family compound in Umuahia, the sleepy capital of Abia state in south-eastern Nigeria, was raided by soldiers on September 14th.
From Economist ● Oct. 26, 2017
Kyle could see Abia tuck in her arms and shoulders, making her profile sleekly aerodynamic.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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