Asante

noun

plural Asante

Examples of Asante in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The wrongful death lawsuit alleges that Asante began notifying patients or their families in December that a nurse had replaced fentanyl with tap water, causing bacterial infections. Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2024 There is obviously a religious and cultural context to the story: the boy and Uncle Usama are Hausa Muslims, who are looked down on by the bread vender, who is Asante. Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024 Secondary There are two open starting spots — safety next to Derwin James Jr. and outside corner opposite Asante Samuel Jr. — with Alohi Gilman and Michael Davis approaching free agency. Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024 Plaintiffs also allege Asante admitted the infections were linked to bacteria in April 2023, KOIN reported, but the company didn't report water contamination at any of its medical centers. CBS News, 29 Feb. 2024 McClatchy News contacted Asante for comment on Feb. 28 and didn’t receive an immediate response. Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2024 But all of those needs come after cornerback, where the Chargers must find someone to play outside opposite Asante Samuel Jr. Michael Davis, a free agent, is unlikely to return, forcing the Chargers to look first at free agency. Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024 Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection A remarkable true story forms the basis of Amma Asante’s swoon-worthy romance. Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2024 Caleb Asante had 26 points for Leigh, which finished 16-9. Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1721, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Asante was in 1721

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“Asante.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Asante. Accessed 5 May. 2024.

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