How to Use Egyptian in a Sentence
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In short, these Egyptian women could fight and hunt with the men.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
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There will soon be a new king—or pharaoh, rather—on Egyptian waters.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
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Apophis is the Greek name for the Egyptian god known as Apep.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Like bringing an Egyptian-style heavy drum that was just small enough to fit on a school bus.
—Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 23 June 2026
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Two Egyptian men learned from friends that their uncles were missing.
—Kareem Fahim, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2023
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Plus, plush king beds dressed in crazy comfy Egyptian cotton linens.
—Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
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Bessara, an Egyptian fava bean spread, is revamped with frozen edamame.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
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The Kop anointed him in song as their Egyptian King.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 22 May 2026
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The video then cuts to a clip of the TLC star dressed as an Egyptian queen.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
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This is the first time Egyptian infrastructure has been struck in the widening war.
—Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
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The demarcation process was stopped, and the Egyptian army led the convoy away.
—Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
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The style dates back to Mesopotamian, Egyptian and Roman times.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 28 July 2023
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He and his wife were charged with accepting bribes on behalf of Egyptian businesses.
—Luke Broadwater, New York Times, 3 May 2024
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There was a long shot taken at an Egyptian port on the Mediterranean Sea to show the range of their weapons.
—ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
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Apophis is the Greek name for Apep, the ancient Egyptian god of evil and destruction.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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It was taken over by an Egyptian group in 2023 for £120million.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
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Turkish and Egyptian kebabs are another version of the same idea.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 17 July 2023
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Prior to the second goal, another Egyptian goal was disallowed for a foul at the start of the play.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 7 July 2026
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This sheet set is made with an Egyptian cotton/Tencel modal blend that’s soft, stretchy and moisture-wicking.
—V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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The walls of ancient Egyptian homes captured solar heat during the day and released it during cool desert nights.
—Shira Rubin, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023
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There are some upsides to the Egyptian government’s firm grip on the electric grid, Mansour said.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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The latest way to soak it all in in style is Viking’s new 82-passenger ship, , named for the Egyptian sun god.
—Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2023
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The king-size beds are dressed with Egyptian cotton linens that wick away moisture in the night and a mountain of pillows in different shapes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Sekhmet, the Egyptian goddess of war, turns up in the reveal trailer as a major antagonist.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
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Today was a bit of a celebration for Salah, also known as the Egyptian King.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
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Egyptian officials shared one photo of the site, showing the mudbrick ruins of the settlement.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Plus, unlike Egyptian cotton or linen sheets, there’s a cooling factor to keep hot sleepers comfortable all night long.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
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El-Sisi supporters were seen waving the Egyptian flag and wearing caps bearing his picture.
—Ayat Al-Tawy, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2023
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But a mummy entombed in an Egyptian necropolis takes that sentiment to the extreme.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
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Messi lifted a ball over the Egyptian defense to Cristian Romero, who headed home.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
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The swelling, swooning strings of Greenwood’s score should be particularly lush at this week’s screening at the Egyptian.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2023
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Most of the foreign nationals are Russian, Ukrainian and Egyptian.
—NBC News, 11 Nov. 2023
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As a young person growing up Egyptian in Minnesota, there was not really a sense of hope or urgency to do anything.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
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There was interest in Salah last summer with Al-Ittihad suitors of the Egyptian.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
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And, be on the lookout for the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, which should open sometime in 2023.
—Elizabeth Preske, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2023
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Hollywood’s Egyptian Theatre, which was purchased by Netflix in 2020, is ready for its close-up.
—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2023
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Hollywood is all about sweeping storytelling, and the tale of the Egyptian Theatre is as stirring as any Golden Age epic.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 1 Nov. 2023
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The Egyptian forward brought real zip and dynamism on his first start, linking up well with Josko Gvardiol, now given freedom to push on from his high-and-wide left-back role.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
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The site may have been an extension of the ancient city of Canopus, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities.
—Roisín Savage, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
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The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery in a press release in late July.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Variations of watermelon salads are often served as a meze across the Mediterranean (in Egyptian, Greek, and Palestinian recipes alike).
—Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 31 Oct. 2023
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Hollywood’s regal red carpet is the rare symbol of ageless glamour — despite being born in 1922, for a premiere at the Egyptian Theatre.
—Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
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More than a century after its first screening, the Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard is coming back to life following a restoration process that kept it dark for three years.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Nov. 2023
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The Grand Egyptian Museum, located in Giza, is already planning to use the new preservation technique to protect ancient papyri.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024
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Government lawyers, however, argue Soliman, an Egyptian who came to the United States a decade ago seeking asylum, is a security risk and should be sent back to his home country.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 9 Aug. 2025
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The show is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a series of screenings next week at the Egyptian Theatre spotlighting star Kim Novak, who was the subject of the podcast’s very first episode.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
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The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Wadi Halfa, which normally has a population of few tens of thousands, is also flooded by huge crowds of Sudanese men, women and children who do have their passports but must apply for visas at the Egyptian Consulate in the town to cross the border.
—Samy Magdy, ajc, 16 June 2023
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The Egyptian had extended his remarkable record of scoring in opening-round fixtures with Liverpool’s fourth goal in stoppage time, becoming the first player in Premier League history to score 10 goals in the first gameweek.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
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The aptly named Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which will be home to the largest, most complex trove of ancient treasures and artifacts in the world, is set to be revealed to the public on November 1.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
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The reigning Premier League Player of the Year, the Egyptian enjoyed a stellar campaign last term, scoring 29 goals to win a fourth Golden Boot as the league’s top scorer, equalling Thierry Henry’s record in the process.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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The Murat Theater is the venue’s largest room with a capacity of 2,675, followed by the Egyptian Room with 2,000 at standing-room-only or 900 seated and the Deluxe for 200-400 attendees.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
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There’s the Afro-Asiatic family of languages spoken in northern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and parts of Western Asia, including Egyptian and Somali, plus Semitic languages such as Arabic, Hebrew, and Aramaic.
—Martha Barnette august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
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