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Saida

American

[sah-ee-dah] / ˈsɑ iˌdɑ /

noun

a seaport in SW Lebanon: the site of ancient Sidon.

Saida British

/ ˈsɑːɪdə /

noun

a port in SW Lebanon, on the Mediterranean: on the site of ancient Sidon; terminal of the Trans-Arabian pipeline from Saudi Arabia. Pop: 150 000 (2005 est)

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The streets of Saida were oddly busy on Thursday - the marina area filled with beach goers eating lunch, and not a tent for the displaced in sight.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Shelters in the southern city of Saida, a refuge for thousands of displaced, emptied by around 80%, Lebanese authorities say.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024

As the clashes continued over days, some feared they would spill over into neighbouring Saida, a large port city.

From Reuters • Aug. 3, 2023

Saida García, vice president of the Euforia Trans Family Alliance group, told The Associated Press that the bill will bring a change to many of its members’ everyday lives.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2022

Yeah, me too, says Saida, 'cause my dad is sad a lot too.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander

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