Near Eastern
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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"We are Near Eastern archaeologists. So that is our work. That is like a musician who can no longer play an instrument," she told AFP.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Yale University and a master’s in journalism and Near Eastern studies from New York University.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026
These included the university's Middle Eastern Studies and Near Eastern Languages and Cultures programs, as well as the school for Public Health.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2025
Mohamad Bazzi is the director of the Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies and a journalism professor at New York University.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2024
She took the hem in her hands, as ancient Near Eastern ululations issued from her throat.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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