Persis

British  

/ ˈpɜːsɪs /

noun

1. an ancient region of SW Iran: homeland of the Achaemenid dynasty

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Example Sentences

“Wage garnishment is so harmful to families that right now are living paycheck to paycheck,” said Persis Yu, the deputy executive director of Protect Borrowers, an advocacy group that had pushed the Education Department to pause the harshest loan-collection tactics.

From MarketWatch

The CFPB’s complaint database is accessible by the FSA and state regulators, says Persis Yu, deputy executive director at the Student Borrower Protection Center.

From Seattle Times

Stanford’s provost, Persis Drell, is also resigning this fall as the chief academic officer and chief budget officer.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think of the payment pause as a tourniquet,” said Persis Yu, deputy executive director and managing counsel at the Student Borrower Protection Center.

From Los Angeles Times

“When the government does something good for citizens and you can’t make money, that should not be the basis for the standing to sue,” said Persis Yu, deputy executive director and managing counsel at the Student Borrower Protection Center.

From New York Times