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- noun Plural form of
governorate .
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Examples
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During interviews in Sanaa, youth from different governorates expressed concern that the original issues that led to their occupation of public squares may not be realized given this was a political negotiation that included provisions with which they did not agree, most notably the immunity provided to Saleh, a solution that did not came from within Yemen but was pushed from outside.
Manal Omar: Yemeni Youth Central to Success Manal Omar 2011
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Popular uprisings in several governorates across Yemen led to a division between pro-government and opposition members across several cities.
Manal Omar: Yemeni Youth Central to Success Manal Omar 2011
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During interviews in Sanaa, youth from different governorates expressed concern that the original issues that led to their occupation of public squares may not be realized given this was a political negotiation that included provisions with which they did not agree, most notably the immunity provided to Saleh, a solution that did not came from within Yemen but was pushed from outside.
Manal Omar: Yemeni Youth Central to Success Manal Omar 2011
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Popular uprisings in several governorates across Yemen led to a division between pro-government and opposition members across several cities.
Manal Omar: Yemeni Youth Central to Success Manal Omar 2011
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Popular uprisings in several governorates across Yemen led to a division between pro-government and opposition members across several cities.
Manal Omar: Yemeni Youth Central to Success Manal Omar 2011
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The next planned protest date was March 18—a Friday—calling for demonstrations in five governorates: Damascus, Homs to its north, Deraa in the south, Banias on the western coast, and Deir el-Zour in the east.
Syria Revolt Fueled by Roof Fires and Tweets Nour Malas 2011
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Today, however, protesters in Tahrir and other governorates have realized what it is they failed to do.
Firas Al-Atraqchi: Something Remarkable Is Happening in Egypt Firas Al-Atraqchi 2011
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Today, however, protesters in Tahrir and other governorates have realized what it is they failed to do.
Firas Al-Atraqchi: Something Remarkable Is Happening in Egypt Firas Al-Atraqchi 2011
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Today, however, protesters in Tahrir and other governorates have realized what it is they failed to do.
Firas Al-Atraqchi: Something Remarkable Is Happening in Egypt Firas Al-Atraqchi 2011
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During interviews in Sanaa, youth from different governorates expressed concern that the original issues that led to their occupation of public squares may not be realized given this was a political negotiation that included provisions with which they did not agree, most notably the immunity provided to Saleh, a solution that did not came from within Yemen but was pushed from outside.
Manal Omar: Yemeni Youth Central to Success Manal Omar 2011
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