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afghan

[af-gan, -guhn] / ˈæf gæn, -gən /
NOUN
coverlet
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It also wants to "ensure that Afghan territory is not used as a base for launching attacks against Pakistan".

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

There was no immediate comment about the talks from Pakistan's foreign ministry and military when contacted by AFP, or from the Afghan government.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

"Throughout his years of service, Dennis maintained a home in Kabul and built deep, meaningful relationships with the Afghan people," the website read.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

By the morning, the Afghan Taliban officials claimed that the death toll in the strike was more than 400.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

But if I've never been to Afghanistan, how can I be Afghan?

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi