Assad
Americannoun
noun
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Hafiz al (ˈhafɪz æl). 1928–2000, Syrian statesman and general; president of Syria (1971–2000)
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his son, Bashar al (bæʃəæl). born 1965, Syrian statesman; president of Syria from 2000
Example Sentences
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A diplomatic source and a Syrian government source told AFP that Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani met the head of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency Roman Gofman.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
Barrack said that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who led the rebel forces against Assad, "has neither adopted not maintained proxy forces" and "repeatedly indicated a preference for de-escalation with Israel".
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
It is not the first move against Assad by Syria's new leadership.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
It is the first such ruling under Syria's transitional leaders who ousted Assad in December 2024, vowing to provide justice and accountability for crimes committed under his rule.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
“He’s further away than he seems,” said young Assad.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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