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Khalid

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[khah-leed, kah-, khal-id, kal-] / xɑˈlid, kɑ-, ˈxæl ɪd, ˈkæl- /

noun

  1. Khalid ibn Abdul-Aziz al Saud, 1913–82, king of Saudi Arabia 1975–82 (son of ibn-Saud and brother of Faisal).


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The move comes after attacks over the weekend on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

A Saudi military spokesman said a projectile had hit King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, causing a fire in one of its passenger halls.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Black smoke could be seen at King Khalid International Airport, in the latest escalation in the attacks targeting the kingdom.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

"We are asking those involved in this illegal rendition that has put Dr Besigye on his deathbed be addressed and those responsible be held accountable," said Hussein Khalid of rights group Vocal Africa.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

I’m mad that Khalid is gone for no reason, no explanation, no chance to say goodbye.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender

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