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- noun Plural form of
burqua .
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Examples
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(Soundbite of bell) SAGAL: France's ban on burquas and troops in Afghanistan were all criticized in a new tape from blank broadcast on Al Jazeera.
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Matt Yglesias writing on a review of Christopher Caldwell's new book in which Caldwell seems to look forward to the day when all European women are wearing burquas:
Lance Mannion: 2009
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Success will send a message of equality to women still in burquas, still under the dominance of governments and religions alike that don't recognize females as full citizens of the world.
Martha Burk: Saudi Women Deserve a Sporting Chance Martha Burk 2011
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Will their first act be to require women to wear burquas of some sort and cover their hair as well?
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Matt Yglesias writing on a review of Christopher Caldwell's new book in which Caldwell seems to look forward to the day when all European women are wearing burquas:
The Quotable Yglesias: The Right's strange affection for the Right of the Right 2009
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Success will send a message of equality to women still in burquas, still under the dominance of governments and religions alike that don't recognize females as full citizens of the world.
Martha Burk: Saudi Women Deserve a Sporting Chance Martha Burk 2011
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If the answer is indeed 'yes' as Verity indicates, then there is an opportunity for Sid James-types to flog faux-burquas outside airports.
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Some people simply like wearing burquas: this is their Ancient Cultural Heritage.
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No more budgie smugglers, muffin tops or burquas; anything else is unAustralian.
Cheeseburger Gothic » Haven’t have one o’ these for a while. 2010
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The banning of burquas and such ridiculous garg should be the initial step in a sustained programme of full integration.
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