Antakya
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Emir's aunt Nursen Kisa arrived at the collapsed building in Antakya an hour after the earthquake and waited beside the debris for over two weeks while search and rescue operations continued.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2025
The businessman fondly recalled his bakery and cafe in the ancient Turkish city of Antakya, where his staff made bread, cakes and cookies and locals gathered for breakfast, coffee and ice cream.
From New York Times ● Oct. 1, 2023
Residents who have remained in Antakya will vote at schools serving as polling stations in deserted neighborhoods, Parlakyildiz said.
From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2023
There is no election fever in the ancient city of Antakya in southern Turkey - just rubble and torment.
From BBC ● May 9, 2023
Kar's support for Erdogan was echoed by Ertan Genc, another resident of the tent camp in central Antakya, who voiced confidence that he would have a new home within months.
From Reuters ● May 9, 2023
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