Jamila
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Yet she’s on a major label and doesn’t have ready access to the indie audience that has made artists such as Jamila Woods and Dawn Richard cult favorites.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
Jamila Zadran, 32, of East Ham, has charged with assaulting an emergency worker, while Luke Jacobs, 22, of West Hampstead, has been charged with obstructing a police officer and criminal damage.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2025
“When selecting a gift, always consider the professional relationship and avoid anything too personal,” said etiquette expert Jamila Musayeva.
From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024
“Today means I can breathe a little bit easier,” Buckner’s mother, S. Jamila Buckner, said on the courthouse steps, according to the station.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2024
Khala Jamila patting Soraya’s knee and saying, God knows best, maybe it wasn’t meant to be.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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