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Omar

American  
[oh-mahr] / ˈoʊ mɑr /

noun

  1. a male given name.


Omar British  
/ ˈəʊmɑː /

noun

  1. died 644 ad , the second caliph of Islam (634–44). During his reign Islamic armies conquered Syria and Mesopotamia: murdered

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There is also the reality that after pushing for Amorim's appointment, Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada risk their own reputations if they get another major call wrong.

From BBC

The Minnesota rally also drew high-profile figures including Bruce Springsteen, who performed a song dedicated to Good and Pretti, alongside appearances from Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, singer Joan Baez and actor Jane Fonda — underscoring the national visibility and cultural reach of the protests.

From Salon

Omar Zambrano, a Venezuelan professor and chief economist at the Anova policy research consultancy, points to evidence from the 1990s that poverty fell and education improved in areas that received oil investment when the industry was opened to private companies.

From BBC

From the rooftop of his burnt home, Samer Omar, a father-of-four, points out a new track on a nearby hill where settlers are planning another outpost.

From BBC

His neighbour, Barhan Omar, the bank manager, strikes a more defiant note, warning of the risk of a new Palestinian uprising as pressure builds up.

From BBC