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Malik

American  
[mah-lik, mal-ik] / ˈmɑ lɪk, ˈmæl ɪk /

noun

  1. Adam, 1917–84, Indonesian politician and diplomat.

  2. a male given name: from an Arabic word meaning “king.”


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On Thursday Malik was given a sentence of 10 years in custody, plus four years on extended licence.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"The fire was brought under control quite early on - it was contained very quickly. We have now cleared the building and opened it up for the police," fire officer AK Malik said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“Edge AI has not yet taken off, but its long-term potential is substantial as consumers and enterprises increasingly prioritize low-latency, privacy-preserving, and cost-efficient AI experiences over cloud dependence,” Malik wrote.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Malik said Friday she is confident heading into the primary election, saying most of her donations are under $100 each, and that she hasn’t taken money from corporations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

But Malik and I are only baseball-team friends, because we go to different middle schools and live twenty minutes apart.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

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