Antakya
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Emir's aunt Nursen Kisa arrived at the collapsed building in Antakya an hour after the earthquake and waited beside the debris for over two weeks while search and rescue operations continued.
From BBC
The city center is Antakya is almost deserted.
From Seattle Times
The businessman fondly recalled his bakery and cafe in the ancient Turkish city of Antakya, where his staff made bread, cakes and cookies and locals gathered for breakfast, coffee and ice cream.
From New York Times
They claimed more than 50,000 lives with Atsu, 31, found dead under the rubble of his home in Antakya on 18 February, almost two weeks after the quakes.
From BBC
But in Antakya, reconstruction isn't even a thought yet, since it's still in the throes of clearing away the rubble.
From BBC
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