Avesta

American

[uh-ves-tuh] / əˈvɛs tə /

noun

a collection of sacred Zoroastrian writings, including the Gathas.

Avesta British

/ əˈvɛstə /

noun

a collection of sacred writings of Zoroastrianism, including the Songs of Zoroaster

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Avesta Rastan, 25, is a visual science communicator currently living in California.

From BBC

A statement from Avesta says their staff is saddened by the death one of their residents, adding that no one else was injured in the fire.

From Seattle Times

Ms. Hemo’s own unit refrained from calling her a suicide attacker in its statement but said that “the heroine Avesta attacked the tank and blew herself up with the tank.”

From New York Times

Avesta says most of the 82 apartments would be reserved for low-income residents.

From Washington Times

Avesta Housing released data about housing demand on Wednesday.

From Washington Times

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