Arabic
Example Sentences
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Arabic texts as far back as the 15th century codified the discipline of navigation, though ship captains sailed the reefs from memory, using poems rather than maps to recall notable landmarks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Arbaeen, which means forty in Arabic, marks the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed and a founding figure in Shia Islam.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
Some of the biggest Arabic artists in the world are descending on the UK on Saturday - for a "first of its kind" music festival.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Instead, he alleged that he was also forced to sign a document in Arabic that listed charges carrying capital punishment.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Her Arabic teacher on the kindergarten floor hit a short stick on the back of a chair for rhythm, teaching the little ones another useless sentence.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
