- a variation of ell.
el
Example Sentences
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And then “San Marcos el Fin” gently escorts the listener out of this particular room.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
The narrow roads that run between tightly packed buildings in Hay el Sellom slowed rescue efforts.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
That frontal assault on el bolillo came just as many Mexicans are getting ready to stock up on the fluffy loaves for the holidays.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025
“It was Ahmed the bystander who helped disarm one of the shooters,” said Latiph, referring to Ahmed el Ahmed, a shopkeeper who threw himself at one of the suspects on Sunday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
His window is right opposite hers, across the el tracks, and she swore she saw him do it. 8TH juror: Through the windows of a passing elevated train. 10TH JUROR: Right.
From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose
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