Desai

British  

/ dɛˈsaɪ /

noun

1. Morarji ( Ranchhodji ) (məˈrɑːdʒɪ). 1896–1995, Indian statesman, noted for his asceticism. He founded the Janata party in opposition to Indira Gandhi, whom he defeated in the 1977 election; prime minister of India (1977–79)

2. Kiran , born 1971, Indian writer; her novel The Inheritance of Loss (2006) won the Man Booker Prize

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Example Sentences

In a statement, White House spokesman Kush Desai said, “All federal employees are subject to government ethics guidelines that prohibit the use of nonpublic information for financial benefit. However, any implication that Administration officials are engaged in such activity without evidence is baseless and irresponsible reporting.”

From The Wall Street Journal

When asked for comment, White House spokesman Kush Desai said that “the White House remains focused on working with the Senate to swiftly confirm Kevin Warsh as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve.”

From MarketWatch

“The White House is working closely with Congress to swiftly confirm Warsh and restore confidence, competence, and credibility to the Federal Reserve,” White House spokesman Kush Desai told Barron’s.

From Barron's

“Kevin Warsh’s academic credentials, private sector success, and prior experience on the Fed Board of Governors make him eminently qualified to serve as the next Fed Chairman,” White House spokesman Kush Desai told Barron’s.

From Barron's

White House spokesman Kush Desai said the use of the law was legitimate and that the administration would "vigorously" defend the tariffs in court.

From BBC