clans

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Palestinians in the central Gazan city of Deir al-Balah voted on lists of candidates that were seen as associated with various clans and political groups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

This is when elders from the clans of those involved in a dispute intervene with the aim of avoiding revenge and further violence, rather than establish criminal guilt.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

The determination, released Wednesday, is not the final say but signals a possibility that several clans of the iconic cougars will be listed under the California Endangered Species Act.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

Only 27 percent of Sahm's actions targeted gangs or clans, he said, the rest involved civilians accused of looting or collaborating with Israeli forces.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

Torak thought of Renn and Finn-Kedinn and the Ravens, and of all the other clans that he didn’t even know about.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver