kashmir
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a former princely state in southwest Asia, adjacent to India, Pakistan, Sinkiang, and Tibet: sovereignty in dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947. Also Cashmere
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Official Name Jammu and Kashmir. the part of this state occupied by India, forming a state in the Indian union. About 39,146 sq. mi. (101,387 sq. km). Srinagar (summer); Jammu (winter).
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Wholly loyal, these young politicians even imitated Sanjay's customary dress: a pajama suit and kashmir shawl.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Munir -- in a Western business suit rather than army fatigues -- visited Washington with Sharif last year after a flare-up in hostilities between Pakistan and India in divided Kashmir.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
Kashmir, which has a significant number of Shia Muslims, shares ancient connections with Iran, whose scholars are credited with introducing Islam and many fine handicrafts to the region.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
Lamination is typically where the English willow face is backed by cheaper and lesser-performing willow, such as Kashmir.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
Supplies first travel by truck or train to depots in the neighboring region of Jammu and Kashmir, then move by truck convoys to Leh, the capital city of Ladakh.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 25, 2025
That was the Motherism Kat had recalled while looking for Brooklyn in the Edinburgh Airport, and it was the one running through her head as she waited for the team outside the Kashmir Café.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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