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Gupta

American  
[goop-tuh, guhp-] / ˈgʊp tə, ˈgʌp- /

noun

  1. a dynasty of N India (a.d. 320–540) whose court was the center of classical Indian art and literature.

  2. the empire of this dynasty, encompassing all of N India and Gujarat.


Gupta British  
/ ˈɡʌptə /

noun

  1. 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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Arpit Gupta, who serves on the Rent Guidelines Board, wants to reform the city’s “one-size-fits-all” regulations on rent increases for rent-stabilized housing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

The businessman -- whose surname is common in India and is no apparent relation to the Gupta brothers accused of graft in South Africa -- brushed off these allegations.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

Around a decade ago, the Gupta brothers were accused of profiting from their close links to then-President Zuma and influencing South African policy.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

Rolling out FSD in new regions has been linked to greater sales, Gupta said in a separate note, pointing to sales surging in Australia and South Korea after Tesla made the technology available there.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

She only tossed her head and spoke of how Mr. Gupta was after her to work for him.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan

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