sham
Frequently Asked Questions
- The “charity” event was a sham—it was just an excuse for a tax write-off.
- I knew something about him seemed fake, but I didn’t expect him to turn out to be a complete sham.
- The dictator is known for holding sham elections to give the appearance of legitimacy.
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That's a mixed rice dish; a type of meat curry; something fried, like shami kebabs; roti or naan; a type of vegetable or lentil; a chutney or relish; and, of course, dessert.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2022
When it’s my turn, I fill my plate with rice, shami kabob, lentils, and butter chicken, skipping the cauliflower and salad, and pile the naan high before carefully carrying it downstairs to the basement.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
Emily added activities like working with a food pantry and kitchen, and she even got the auntie who makes shami kabobs to pitch in and donate food.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
The women also wear white shirts, and striped silk ones called shami, which are brought from Egypt; a jereed and red slippers complete their dress.
From Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa by Huish, Robert
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