Example Sentences

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Turkey has requested Article 4 discussions several times in recent years, including after 33 of its soldiers were killed by pro-Syrian government forces in Syria in September 2020.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2022

Elias Jaradeh, an eye surgeon, won a seat held for 30 years by a pro-Syrian politician.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2022

Al-Watan, a pro-Syrian government newspaper, reported the return of the elder Assad, who fled Syria in 1984 after he led a failed coup attempt against his brother, late President Hafez Assad.

From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2021

It was one I had taken nearly three years ago at a pro-Syrian refugee rally while working as a reporter in Saskatchewan, Canada.

From The Guardian • Jul. 17, 2018

The province is largely in the hands of Islamic State, but has become a priority for pro-Syrian forces.

From Reuters • Aug. 23, 2017