- a variation of Qom.
Qum
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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For Mazin Abbas Absawi, the decision to leave the Iranian pilgrimage city of Qum was difficult.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2020
Iran, too, has taken preparatory actions, erecting new perimeter fences around its underground enrichment plant at Qum.
From Time ● Feb. 28, 2013
But the focus for Mr. Brennan would be the deep underground site at Qum, where Iran is producing the fuel that is closest to bomb grade.
From New York Times ● Jan. 9, 2013
In response, Sistani established a base in Qum, in western Iran, and forged relationships with the ruling clergy in Tehran.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Hated, in disgrace, he was banished to the city of Qum.
From Memorials of the Faithful by `Abdu'l-Bahá
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