Khalid

American

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

noun

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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Khalid has also been barred from working with organisations that serve minors and people with disabilities when he is eventually released.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Due out May 1, it features contributions from R&B pioneer Raphael Saadiq, pop star Khalid, rapper Vic Mensa and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

In October, Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih told a Riyadh financial conference that the private sector needed to take a larger role.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

One traveler said she had to “self-evacuate” from Kuwait, reportedly driving for eight hours to reach King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, before flying to Cairo.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

I close my eyes and say a little prayer to Khalid.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender

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