bani

[ bah-nee ]

/ ˈbɑ ni /

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noun

plural of ban⁴.

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How to use bani in a sentence

Bani Walid had become a center for fugitives from justice.
Ex-Gaddafi Stronghold Surrenders to Pro-Government Forces|Jamie Dettmer|October 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But they admitted many hardcore Bani Walid fighters had slipped away during the night.
Ex-Gaddafi Stronghold Surrenders to Pro-Government Forces|Jamie Dettmer|October 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The already existent ill will between the two tribes increased last year when Bani Walid sided with Gaddafi during the uprising.
Ex-Gaddafi Stronghold Surrenders to Pro-Government Forces|Jamie Dettmer|October 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The United Nations has expressed concern about the assault on Bani Walid, 105 miles from Tripoli.
Libyan Refugees Flee Siege of Bani Walid|Jamie Dettmer|October 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST

For three days, Bani Walid has come under withering Grad rocket barrages.
Libyan Refugees Flee Siege of Bani Walid|Jamie Dettmer|October 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST
It is even possible that Assur-bani-pal himself was the sovereign against whom Manasseh rebelled and before whom he was brought.
Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations|Archibald Sayce
According to Assur-bani-pal all the western lands were inflamed by the revolt of his brother Samas-sum-ukin.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 4|Various
Assur-bani-pal purified the city and celebrated a "service of reconciliation," but did not venture to "take the hands" of Bel.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1|Various
Hence the sudden collapse of Assyria when drained of its fighting population in the age of Assur-bani-pal.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1|Various
Next followed the contest with Elam, in spite of the efforts of Assur-bani-pal to ward it off.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1|Various

British Dictionary definitions for bani

bani

/ (ˈbɑːnɪ) /

noun

the plural of ban 3

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