Husain
Britishnoun
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?629–680 ad , Islamic caliph, the son of Ali and Fatima and the grandson of Mohammed
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same as Hussein
Example Sentences
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For economic analyst Khurram Husain, the blackouts are the main problem, with knock-on effects for both industries and households.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Husain was more optimistic about fertiliser prices being managed, but said food prices would likely increase due to higher transportation costs.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
“From Pakistan’s point of view, it’s a win-win. Whether there is a deal or there isn’t,” said Husain Haqqani, a former Pakistani ambassador to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
For Husain and her colleagues, that long gap raised an important question.
From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026
They esteem the spider, because they say it spread its web over the mouth of the cave where Hasan and Husain lay concealed from their enemies and thus prevented it from being searched.
From The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II by Russell, R. V. (Robert Vane)
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