syria

[US]/ˈsiriə/
[UK]/ˈsɪriə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the Syrian Arab Republic (a country in Southwest Asia)

Example Sentences

civil war in Syria

Syria's capital city Damascus

Syria's chemical weapons stockpile

Syria's fragile ceasefire agreement

Real-world Examples

What happens in Syria doesn't stay in Syria, and here's what I mean by that.

Source: CNN Select September 2016 Collection

Pro-Syria government forces with support from Russian planes recaptured the city of al-Qaryatain on Monday.

Source: AP Listening Collection April 2016

The civil war in Syria started in 2011.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2018 Compilation

He spared the past three years reporting from rebel held northern Syria.

Source: BBC Listening Collection November 2014

In Syria, the tragic conflict is intensifying.

Source: European and American Cultural Atmosphere (Audio)

It's an ancient landmark in central Syria.

Source: CNN Selected March 2016 Collection

The earthquake with a 7.8 magnitude struck Turkey a neighboring Syria on Monday.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2023 Compilation

Next to Syria, a nation that's torn apart.

Source: CNN Selected November 2015 Collection

They had been bound for Syria, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Source: CRI Online January 2015 Collection

This is recent. This is from Syria.

Source: CNN Listening Collection April 2014

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