clans

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Palestinians in the central Gazan city of Deir al-Balah voted on lists of candidates that were seen as associated with various clans and political groups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

South Africa has several recognised monarchs representing different ethnic groups and clans, but they have no formal political power.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

The determination, released Wednesday, is not the final say but signals a possibility that several clans of the iconic cougars will be listed under the California Endangered Species Act.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

Only 27 percent of Sahm's actions targeted gangs or clans, he said, the rest involved civilians accused of looting or collaborating with Israeli forces.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

That was the trouble with the clans; they had an absurd notion that every man's voice should be heard in council, so they argued about everything, end-lessly.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin