Some, like Sabah, received immigration approval almost two years ago, but decided to stay in Iraq.
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The portly, balding Sabah, a father of two, glances nervously at the television.
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A sudden darkening shadow startled the captain of the Sabah, and he pointed toward the mountains.
The Adventures of Piang the Moro Jungle Boy|Florence Partello Stuart
The little gunboat Sabah was bobbing at her moorings, and Piang joined the crowd that was gazing in wonder at the strange craft.
The Adventures of Piang the Moro Jungle Boy|Florence Partello Stuart
Solemnly they exchanged inquiring glances, then in mock indignation glowered at the Sabah.
The Adventures of Piang the Moro Jungle Boy|Florence Partello Stuart
The chug-chug of the engine was the only sound as the trim little gunboat Sabah slipped along.
The Adventures of Piang the Moro Jungle Boy|Florence Partello Stuart
In its center it seemed to bear a restless, struggling mass, and the passengers on the Sabah watched it nervously.
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British Dictionary definitions for Sabah
Sabah
/ (ˈsɑːbɑː) /
noun
a state of Malaysia, occupying N Borneo and offshore islands in the South China and Sulu Seas: became a British protectorate in 1888; gained independence and joined Malaysia in 1963. Capital: Kota Kinabalu. Pop: 2 603 485 (2000). Area: 73 620 sq km (28 425 sq miles)Former name (until 1963): North Borneo