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Kareem

American  
[kuh-reem] / kəˈrim /

noun

  1. a male given name: from an Arabic word meaning “generous.”


Example Sentences

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The Dodgers group that now owns the Lakers was granted a compelling history lesson during an hourlong ceremony that culminated in a theatrical unveiling of Riley’s statue, smartly situated between the bronzes of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

From Los Angeles Times

There was Magic and Kareem and Jeanie Buss, who all gave compelling talks, very appropriate.

From Los Angeles Times

There was the raised fist that was once a signal for Magic to pass to Kareem for a skyhook.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the most thrilling moments for Edgecombe came before the tournament even started when he met Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

From Los Angeles Times

He terrorized the league, picked up a pair of MVPs, frustrated Kareem Abdul-Jabbar—the dominant big man of the era and arguably the greatest player of all time —at the center position and brought the Rockets to the finals in 1981, losing to the Celtics in six games.

From The Wall Street Journal