the Middle East

noun

: the countries of northern Africa and southwestern Asia that are on or near the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea : the Near East

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One year ago, Saudi Arabia and Israel were on the precipice of a normalization deal that would have realigned the Middle East and further isolated Iran. —

Morgan Phillips, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024 For instance, high add-to-cart and checkout rates in the Middle East might highlight strong demand for premium skincare. —

Sampo Parkkinen, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Amid conflict in the Middle East and doubt over the U.S. election, the precious metal has reached record highs, Greg McKenna reports. —

Nick Rockel, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024 What’s more, conflicts in the Middle East and Europe continue to threaten the global status quo and have occasionally led to volatility spikes in the market. —

Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Middle East

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