Gupta

American

[goop-tuh, guhp-] / ˈgʊp tə, ˈgʌp- /

noun

a dynasty of N India (a.d. 320–540) whose court was the center of classical Indian art and literature.
the empire of this dynasty, encompassing all of N India and Gujarat.

Gupta British

/ ˈɡʌptə /

noun

the dynasty ruling northern India from the early 4th century to the late 6th century _ad : the period is famous for achievements in art, science, and mathematics

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The impact will begin showing up on the company’s financial results in the second quarter, Gupta added in a research note.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

She had been married a year and Gupta told the BBC he also initially advised her to adjust.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“Ultimately, this is reversing the progress that we have made,” said Sheema Sen Gupta, Unicef’s global director of child protection and migration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“That’s what the Fourth Amendment has always required,” Nayna Gupta, policy director at American Immigration Council, told me.

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026

“We managed to make ends meet before I worked for Gupta, didn’t we?”

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins

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