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sherpa

[shur-puh] / ˈʃɜr pə /


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Her final garment is a three-piece set combining a lycra sports bra with a mesh cutout, a layered lace tennis skirt and a cropped sherpa jacket.

From Los Angeles Times May 11, 2026

A fluffy, faux-wool sherpa underside sits next to the skin.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 23, 2026

Another Nepali sherpa, Kami Rita, holds the record for making the most number of Everest summits at 30, and is also currently on the mountain attempting to set a new record.

From BBC May 18, 2025

They have been, in some ways, a sherpa for us, to guide us through the evolution of humanity.

From Salon Apr. 23, 2024

“I’m just the lowly governor today. I’m the sherpa, as I like to say.”

From New York Times Jan. 22, 2024




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