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Asia

[ey-zhuh, ey-shuh] / ˈeɪ ʒə, ˈeɪ ʃə /
NOUN
a continent in the east
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"A disaster originating in one part of the Himalayan region can have consequences far beyond national boundaries, affecting river systems, ecosystems, livelihoods and communities across South Asia."

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

“Over the next 12 months, we expect total returns of approximately 5.0%-5.5% for Asia IG and 7%-8% for Asia HY.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Contributors came from research institutions across Asia, North America, and Europe.

From Science Daily Sep. 3, 2026

Like some other parts of South East Asia, it is facing a longer season this year.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

Australia will colonize the islands to its north and connect by some isthmian umbilicus to Asia.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson



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