sheik

Example Sentences

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That idiosyncrasy is reassured when a sheik and his dervish predict young Muzamil will only survive two decades before passing on.

From Los Angeles Times

A third, a Syrian sheik, was played by a Moroccan actor and coached in Syrian Arabic.

From Los Angeles Times

In the Abscam sting, Myers was convicted of bribery and conspiracy for taking money from FBI agents who posed as Arab sheiks.

From Washington Times

The sheik subsequently completed divorce proceedings without her knowledge, which is permissible under Sharia Law.

From Fox News

No fewer than nine members of IOC itself are princes, princesses, dukes or sheiks - and that list doesn’t include the multitude of government officials involved in organizations that branch out of the IOC.

From Washington Times