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afghan

[af-gan, -guhn] / ˈæf gæn, -gən /
NOUN
coverlet
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A US federal judge on Friday threw out a series of restrictions placed by President Donald Trump's administration on legal immigration following last year's shooting of members of the National Guard by an Afghan immigrant.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Norfolk Police said the men - six aged 20 and one aged 21 - were all Afghan nationals and were arrested on Wednesday following raids on six addresses in Norwich and one in Dumbarton, Scotland.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

For fans of the Afghan Whigs, the first half of 2026 has been a glorious time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Afghan United Women played three matches in 2025 as part of the Fifa United Women's Series, with their first win coming against Libya in November.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

"Hey, Max," I say with a laugh, remembering my manners and Afghan hospitality.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi




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