Arabic

Example Sentences

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President Trump said he will “hold off” on a Tuesday plan to attack Iran, citing requests from several Gulf Arabic countries because “serious negotiations” are underway.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Virtual appointments are available 24/7, and doctors speak foreign languages, including Arabic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

So when the phone rang as he was visiting family one Monday afternoon in February, Turmus wasn’t too surprised that the person speaking accented Arabic was an Israeli military officer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

He was wearing a red and white traditional Arabic scarf wrapped around his head, leaving only his eyes uncovered.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Sitti said they would teach her how to sew and pick lentils and marinate olives and carry water from the spring on her head and speak Arabic.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye