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sherpa

[shur-puh] / ˈʃɜr pə /


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Before serving as Mr. Blanche’s chief of staff, I served as his sherpa during his confirmation process for deputy attorney general.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

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

His closest competitor for the Everest record is fellow Nepali sherpa Pasang Dawa, who scaled the peak 29 times - the latest attempt made last week.

From BBC May 27, 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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