Adar

noun

ä-ˈdär How to pronounce Adar (audio)
ˈä-
: the 6th month of the civil year or the 12th month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar see Months of the Principal Calendars Table

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Serum began shipping the first doses, which cost under $4 per shot, in May 2024, and CEO Adar Poonawalla anticipates continuing to provide 50 to 60 million doses annually to Africa, where malaria remains endemic, over the next three years. Alice Park, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 Serene Productions—led by businessman Adar Poonawalla, son of Indian vaccine billionaire Cyrus Poonawalla—has agreed to invest 10 billion rupees ($118 million) for a 50% stake in Bollywood film maker Dharma Productions. Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 This partnership with Adar realizes our vision and marks a new era where cinema, streaming, and global content converge. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024 The Koffee With Karan maker is selling 50% to its shares to Serene Productions, which is led by pharmaceutical tycoon Adar Poonawalla, for 1,000 crore ($120M). Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024 After Adar was grievously wounded, Hamas fighters scooped him up and brought him back to Gaza. David Remnick, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024 Tamir Adar, 38, helped with Kibbutz Nir Oz's security when it was attacked. Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024 Praise Adar, The Rings of Power's best character Over the course of season 2, viewers have seen just how skilled Sauron is at manipulating others. Christian Holub, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024 As previously reported, Season 2 will see Sam Hazeldine (Peaky Blinders) replace Joseph Mawle as the villainous Adar, leader of the Orcs. Keisha Hatchett, TVLine, 26 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Hebrew Ădhār

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Adar was in the 14th century

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“Adar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Adar. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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