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Husain

British  
/ -ˈsaɪn, hʊˈseɪn /

noun

  1. ?629–680 ad , Islamic caliph, the son of Ali and Fatima and the grandson of Mohammed

  2. same as Hussein

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"It is still a grave situation," Husain argues.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

"Thousands of children will travel with their parents from town to village, village to town," Husain warns.

From BBC May 27, 2026

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

“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

Lailí stayed in the garden, hidden in the tall grass, till Prince Majnún and Husain Mahámat came to walk in the garden.

From Indian Fairy Tales by Anonymous

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