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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
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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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Visit Party City's website to browse balloons, decor, costumes, and more, then choose on-demand delivery via DoorDash.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Carpenter, who started out in what appeared to be a silver, sparkly, fringe dress before a quick costume change, delivered an energetic performance that also contained a message.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
8 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
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Now through September 1, indulge in trending ballet flats, chunky heels, and boots that appeared on the feet of your favorite stars and are sure to power every last one of your upcoming getups — doling out all-day comfort that will put your feet, and not only your wallet, at ease.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Aug. 2025
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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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While not abandoning core design DNA—crisp, modern tailoring, languid sensuality, and oodles of good taste to wit—the brand delivered a collection that felt like a breath of fresh air.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Grace Wales Bonner, the British-Jamaican designer, founded her namesake label in 2014 with a vision that merges European tailoring with Afro-Atlantic cultural narratives.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Mufti.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mufti. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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