a former cupronickel coin of Pakistan, the 16th part of a rupee: last issued in 1960.
a former cupronickel coin of India, the 16th part of a rupee.
First recorded in 1720–30, anna is from the Hindi word ānā
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There’s already enough starch and butter in the meal, but if I did, it would be a pommes anna or potato and leek gratin.
From Slate ● Nov. 21, 2018
I’m very under pressure, because you are making me pass tests to keep any chance of having anna in my life.
From Slate ● Jun. 14, 2017
Yer chomoe anna - but being Prime Minister keeps me pretty busy.
From The Guardian ● May 29, 2013
Sure. — anna Some research suggests that there might be a link between status in social hierarchies and health outcomes that does not depend on access to healthy food, excercise, etc.
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2010
“Not well at all,” he replied dolefully, holding out one anna.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
“I was in love with the frisson of transgression,” said Anna, one of the disillusioned former believers profiled in Sam Adler-Bell’s March 2026 investigation “The women leaving the new right.”
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
Then just before the Fourth of July, Anna Brockman reached out to the nonprofit through a representative, Voisard said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
"As our partnership evolves, we are increasingly focused on knowledge, innovation and shared solutions," said Anna Bjerde, World Bank managing director of operations.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said the war succeeded in destroying Iran’s missile arsenal and production, sinking its navy, weakening its militia allies and ensuring it won’t possess a nuclear weapon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
But I couldn’t imagine he would pass up the chance to showcase Anna May.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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