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Alcindor

American  
[al-sin-der] / ælˈsɪn dər /

noun

  1. (Ferdinand) Lew(is, Jr.), original name of Abdul-Jabbar.


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When Alcindor attempted to respond, Trump snapped back.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2025

When Alcindor attempted to ask a follow-up question, Trump spoke over her.

From Salon Sep. 7, 2025

The 6-9 center put up big numbers in a career that included being AP national player of the year over Alcindor in 1968.

From Seattle Times Jan. 16, 2024

Then came the Bucks, led by Alcindor, already extraordinary as a rookie.

From Washington Post Mar. 23, 2023

Bijou is with him as leader of the chorus, and is called Alcindor.

From The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas by Annesley, Charles, pseud.

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