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suk

1 American  
[sook] / suk /
Also suq,

noun

  1. (especially in the Arab countries) the market, especially the traditional bazaar.

Suk 2 American  
[sook] / sʊk /

noun

  1. Josef 1874–1935, Czech composer and violinist.

Etymology

Origin of suk

First recorded in 1820–30, suk is from the Arabic word sūq

Example Sentences

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It took just over 14 months for Yoon Suk Yeol to go from South Korea's presidential residence to a life behind bars.

From BBC

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol apologised Friday for the "hardship" caused by his 2024 martial law decree, one day after he was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection.

From Barron's

South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol has been jailed for life for masterminding an insurrection by trying to impose military rule.

From BBC

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol capped a remarkable fall from grace on Thursday when he was sentenced to life imprisonment over his bungled efforts to impose military rule.

From Barron's

SEOUL—A Seoul court sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for leading an insurrection during a short-lived attempt to impose martial law.

From The Wall Street Journal

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