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Kareem

American  
[kuh-reem] / kəˈrim /

noun

  1. a male given name: from an Arabic word meaning “generous.”


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"While shutting down a science instrument is not anybody's preference, it is the best option available," said Kareem Badaruddin, Voyager mission manager at JPL.

From Science Daily May 4, 2026

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of West’s players, says “Jerry thought everybody could improve. If he had something to tell you about how you could improve, he’d let you know.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

Already playing his record 23rd NBA season, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer has also moved up to first in all-time field goals made, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar this month.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 21, 2026

James, who already held the NBA all-time points record, sailed past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 15,837 field goals with a fadeaway jumper in the first quarter.

From Barron's Mar. 6, 2026

I gave my mom a G-rated report on my date with Kareem.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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