South Asian
Americanadjective
noun
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Yet, as Ms. Pearsall points out, today “few Americans know about the help they got from the South Asian fighters who drew away British resources.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
An immersive Afro-diasporic dance-theatre experience and zines celebrating South Asian gardening are among the projects to receive grants as part of a scheme continuing the legacy of Bradford City of Culture 2025.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
And the show is also meant to be kind of a real love letter to the South Asian communities of London.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Geeta returned to her work in patient advocacy at a law firm a few years ago and is now arranging the second South Asian Maternal Health Conference.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The middle-aged South Asian couple who had been seated across the aisle is standing between her and us.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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