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acharya

British  
/ aˈtʃærɪə /

noun

  1. Hinduism a prominent religious teacher and spiritual guide

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Etymology

Origin of acharya

from Sanskrit, literally: teacher

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Anish Acharya, a partner at Andreessen Horowitz involved in enterprise investing, said software costs represent only about 8% to 10% of enterprise spending, a relatively small portion.

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Srimoyee Acharya is an Altadena-based artist whose work features whimsical designs showcasing nature, backyard wildlife, and pets.

From Los Angeles Times

Her federal research grant had just been terminated, according to a reporter for the Washington Post, who wondered if Acharya had any comment.

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The National Institutes of Health, which awarded the grant and regularly reviewed Acharya’s performance, had been pleased with all she’d accomplished.

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Acharya’s research had nothing to do with any of that.

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