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afghan

[af-gan, -guhn] / ˈæf gæn, -gən /
NOUN
coverlet
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Norfolk Police said the men - six aged 20 and one aged 21 - were all Afghan nationals and were arrested on Wednesday following raids on six addresses in Norwich and one in Dumbarton, Scotland.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

For fans of the Afghan Whigs, the first half of 2026 has been a glorious time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The UN mission urged Afghan authorities to "compile a record of the missing" from the hospital strike to help their relatives find answers about their fate.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Islamabad accuses the Afghan Taliban government of sheltering militants behind a surge in attacks -- particularly the Pakistan Taliban, who have waged a violent campaign for years.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

An absurdly calm Afghan voice translated: “My dear sir, would you kindly pass the rope?”

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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