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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Many scientists suspect the two species crossed paths in the Middle East, but that’s not confirmed.
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Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
VCs must reside in Europe or the Middle East and invest in a portfolio that includes European and/or Middle Eastern companies.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
His picks for National Security Adviser, special envoy to the Middle East, Vice President, and chief of staff huddle nearby.
—Sam Jacobs, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Edwards said the volatile nature of the Middle East made the leak exceptionally dangerous.
—Matthew Barakat, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
VCs must reside in Europe or the Middle East and invest in a portfolio that includes European and/or Middle Eastern companies.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
His picks for National Security Adviser, special envoy to the Middle East, Vice President, and chief of staff huddle nearby.
—Sam Jacobs, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Edwards said the volatile nature of the Middle East made the leak exceptionally dangerous.
—Matthew Barakat, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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“The Middle East.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Middle%20East. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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