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'JD, habibi.' Arabs celebrate El-Sayed's use of a term of affection in his victory speech

PBS NEWSHOUR · Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press ·

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"Habibi" literally translates to "my beloved" and is peppered through Arab pop songs. In everyday speech, it often means "buddy," "pal," or "bro." El-Sayed's supporters have sported shirts reading "Habibi for Abdul."

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