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‘JD, habibi:’ Arabs celebrate El-Sayed’s use of a term of affection to mock his foes
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- BEIRUT (AP) — From Michigan to the Middle East, Arabs are celebrating Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate win and delighting in his introduction of Arabic terms like “habibi” and “inshallah” to the American political lexicon.
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Nov 5, 2026 · Updated 11/5/2026, 5:44:27 PM · Reported with: CityNews Toronto, Toronto Star
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