sheik

Example Sentences

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They are asked politely by the sheik to refrain from talking during his lesson.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2022

The outlet noted that Ferguson has experienced some public hiccups, like the time she was caught promising a News of the World reporter disguised as a sheik access to Andrew in exchange for nearly $700,000.

From Fox News • Jul. 26, 2021

While still a long shot, Scherr and other horse owners could compete for the Derby against millionaires and even a billionaire sheik who spend incredible wealth on horses.

From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2020

But Mr Dutton defended his department against accusations that a visa for the sheik should never have been approved.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2016

We should have made it a period ball, not the hotch-potch of humanity it was bound to be, with Giles, poor fellow, well-meaning and hearty in his guise of Arabian sheik.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier