Ali
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ʿAlī ibn-abu-Talibthe Lion of God, a.d. c600–661, Arab caliph (cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad).
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Mohammed, 1909–63, Pakistani statesman and diplomat.
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Muhammad Cassius (Marcellus) Clay, Jr., 1942–2016, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1964–67, 1974–78, 1978–79.
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?600–661 ad , fourth caliph of Islam (656–61 ad ), considered the first caliph by the Shiites: cousin and son-in-law of Mohammed
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See Mehemet Ali
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See Muhammad Ali
Example Sentences
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He was surrounded by his beloved longtime partner, children, grandchildren and dog, he said, in a room filled with photos and quotes of his longtime hero, boxing champion, Muhammad Ali.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
At Bradford Crown Court on Friday Khan was given a two year jail sentence suspended for two years, and Ali was given a 20-month sentence also suspended for two years.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
They were met at the gates to the park by Ali.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Ali Vaez, the Iran project director of the Crisis Group, a conflict-resolution organization, said the prohibition on warships is at the heart of Tehran’s demands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
“Nell, you are to go by the name Ali from hence forward. When I ring the bell, you are to usher our visitors in or out. Do you understand?”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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