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Recent Examples of mufti
The mufti fled Mandatory Palestine but continued to orchestrate terrorism from his initial base of operations in Beirut.
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Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Instead, the Arab leader in the region, the mufti of Jerusalem, Hajj Amin al-Husseini, met with Adolf Hitler to try and persuade him to extend his anti-Jewish campaign to the Middle East and snuff out Zionism.
—The Editors, National Review, 7 Oct. 2024
The British also created the Supreme Muslim Council to oversee Islamic property, endowments, schools and courts and appointed Haj Amin al-Husseini, from a rival elite family, to head the council as the grand mufti of Jerusalem.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 14 Feb. 2024
But the mufti made a visit to Hitler, which is often used against the Palestinians.20
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Al-Husseini aided a pro-Nazi coup in Baghdad.
—Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2024
In a flashy video posted on his personal Telegram page, Mr. Kadyrov, flanked by his sons and Chechnya’s official mufti, said 12,000 Chechens were ready to fight in Ukraine.
—Thomas Grove, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Instead, the Arab leader in the region, the mufti of Jerusalem, Hajj Amin al-Husseini, met with Adolf Hitler to try and persuade him to extend his anti-Jewish campaign to the Middle East and snuff out Zionism.
—The Editors, National Review, 7 Oct. 2024
The British also created the Supreme Muslim Council to oversee Islamic property, endowments, schools and courts and appointed Haj Amin al-Husseini, from a rival elite family, to head the council as the grand mufti of Jerusalem.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 14 Feb. 2024
But the mufti made a visit to Hitler, which is often used against the Palestinians.20
20
Al-Husseini aided a pro-Nazi coup in Baghdad.
—Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2024
In a flashy video posted on his personal Telegram page, Mr. Kadyrov, flanked by his sons and Chechnya’s official mufti, said 12,000 Chechens were ready to fight in Ukraine.
—Thomas Grove, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mufti
Noun
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So, what are the odds of Eli in Mike Ditka garb (sweater vest, mustache and glasses, of course)?—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Like the French in their pre-WWII garb last season, all the Spaniards appear to wear clothing from another era entirely (see above image).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The costume designer has spent roughly one decade with the ensemble of characters.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The ensemble also includes Mena Suvari and Chad Michael Collins while Niko Foster is in the lead role.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Deutch’s Chanel frock hailed from the fall 2022 couture collection.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The combination of yellow and light blue fabric offset against pink gemstones alongside the midsection of the frock evoked 80s energy.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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The costumes were the perfect nondescript counterpoint to Lamar’s trend-launching look.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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There will be trick-or-treating for kids through downtown shops and Halloween costume parties for adults throughout island establishments in the evening.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During this year’s All-Star Weekend, Colson did a stand-up comedy routine, opening for Leslie Jones and Cedric the Entertainer; Brooks dressed her in an all-leather getup from designer Karl Kani, the same designer Dave Chappelle wore in his classic 1993 Just For Laughs set.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Rhodes in his Guiles getup has not been revealed, but according to ScreenRant, his costar, Andrew Schulz (who plays Dan Hibiki in the film), posted a tease of the character on his Instagram, snapping a pic of what appears to be the shadow outline of Guiles' flat-top helmet of hair.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The dress made its runway debut during Paris couture week in July 2022, during former artistic director Virginie Viard’s tenure with the French luxury fashion house.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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According to British Vogue, the look debuted as a part of the Armani Privé Spring/Summer couture collection.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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That livery debuted last weekend at Nashville Superspeedway and will run for the entire 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Italian flag livery adds character and styling to the car.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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Styles blend fine tailoring à la Giorgio Armani with quietly sexy silhouettes ranging from cozy knits and supple leather pieces to lived-in denim.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The collection strikes a balance between cool, effortless slouch and sharp tailoring, mixing clean lines with relaxed silhouettes to capture the spirit of now.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Mufti.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mufti. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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