Abbas

/ (ˈæbəs) /

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noun

Ferhat. 1899–1985, Algerian nationalist leader: joined the National Liberation Front (1956); president of the provisional government of the Algerian republic (1958–61)

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Words nearby Abbas

Abba, abbacy, abba-dabba, Abbado, Abbai, Abbas, Abbas I, Abbasid, abbatial, abbé, Abbe condenser

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How to use Abbas in a sentence

So here we are with Abbas being the only one of three parties to this conflict still fighting for a two-state solution.
In the Middle East, the Two-State Solution Is Dead|Dean Obeidallah|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
As President Abbas said, the table has all the options on it, yes, but almost none of them are good.
Palestinian Cabinet Member Dies in Confrontation with Israeli Soldier|Creede Newton|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Abbas has been committed—quite unsuccessfully, but nevertheless committed—to nonviolence.
After the Israel Synagogue Massacre: A New Intifada?|Michael Tomasky|November 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was astonishing yesterday that he pinned the blame for the attacks on Mahmoud Abbas, the Fatah leader.
After the Israel Synagogue Massacre: A New Intifada?|Michael Tomasky|November 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Abbas al-Saadi is a soldier and by rights he should be stationed near Tikrit, where his unit is involved fighting ISIS.
Iraqi Soldiers Bribe Officers So They Don't Have to Fight ISIS|Niqash|October 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Our section from Deli Abbas was moved up to take the place of the one that had been engaged, which now returned to Baghdad.
War in the Garden of Eden|Kermit Roosevelt
They varied but slightly; the one I went on the day after reaching Deli Abbas might serve as model.
War in the Garden of Eden|Kermit Roosevelt
When I was at Deli Abbas ghastly bands of ragged skeletons would come through to us begging food and work.
War in the Garden of Eden|Kermit Roosevelt
Out of which my little formal trifle of Tribute might come easily and regularly—eh, Abbas?
Punch,or The London Charivari, Volume 105, July 22nd, 1893|Various
Abbas was after this manner betrothed to his cousin in infancy.
Bahaism and Its Claims|Samuel Graham Wilson