Prasad

American  

[pruh-sahd] / prəˈsɑd /

noun

1. Rajendra 1884–1963, first president of the Republic of India 1950–62.

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Prasad British  

/ prəˈsɑːd /

noun

1. Rajendra (rɑːˈdʒɛndrə). 1884–1963, Indian statesman and journalist; first president of India (1950–62)

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Example Sentences

The agency overrules Vinay Prasad’s refusal to consider Moderna’s shot.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Oli's position on national interest is clear, so I will vote for him," said 62-year-old bus ticket seller Ganga Prasad Bhandari.

From Barron's

Americans can hope so after the agency on Wednesday walked back Dr. Prasad’s startling summary refusal last week to review Moderna’s new flu vaccine.

From The Wall Street Journal

The FDA rarely refuses to consider an application for a new drug or vaccine, but that’s what Dr. Prasad did last week in a move that shocked the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

In any case, points like Dr. Prasad’s are usually addressed by FDA staff during the review process—not beforehand.

From The Wall Street Journal