Abboud
ibrahim [ib-rah-heem] /ɪb rɑˈhim/ (show ipa), 1900–1983, sudanese army general and statesman: prime minister 1958–64.
contemporary examples
at the january koch conference in the palm springs area, abboud led a discussion that drew many wealthy donors, say two attendees.
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