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rai

American  
[rahy] / raɪ /

noun

  1. a style of Algerian popular music played on electric guitar, synthesizer, and percussion instruments.


rai British  
/ raɪ /

noun

  1. a type of Algerian popular music based on traditional Algerian music influenced by modern Western pop

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Etymology

Origin of rai

First recorded in 1985–90; from Algerian French raï, of uncertain origin; perhaps from Algerian Arabic (ha er-)ray “(here is the) view, (that's the) thinking,” a phrase often used in the songs

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Steven Rai, from research and advocacy group Institute for Strategic Dialogue, said it was not the only case of a minor being connected with the organisation, with young people also being arrested in Italy and the Netherlands for membership.

From BBC

Aaron Rai is fourth at 11 under, and Schauffele is tied with Kurt Kitayama for fifth at 10 under.

From Los Angeles Times

He carded four birdies and two bogeys on the back nine early Friday morning to join McIlroy, Bridgeman and countryman Aaron Rai at five under par.

From Los Angeles Times

Rai led by one stroke when play was suspended Thursday but bogeyed 18 early Friday to drop into a tie and shot a second-round 70, leaving him tied for 12th with South African Aldrich Potgeiter, Ryan Fox and 2021 Genesis champion Max Homa at the halfway point.

From Los Angeles Times

McIlroy and Bridgeman finished their rounds on Thursday, while Penge and Aaron Rai had to pull double-duty on Friday.

From Barron's