afghan

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"Sophie thought she'd read the Daily Mail one day and the first comment was: 'Why does she look like an Afghan hound?'"

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The attack by Afghan national Ahmad Mulakhil last summer led to protests in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"Throughout his years of service, Dennis maintained a home in Kabul and built deep, meaningful relationships with the Afghan people," the website read.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The family of the last Afghan held at the US high-security prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba meanwhile renewed their call for his release.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

With time, the queries about our adopted—and decidedly eccentric— little boy had mercifully ceased, and, considering how tactless Afghan queries can be sometimes, that was a considerable relief.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini