Ashford
Americannoun
noun
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“Perrigo’s core values are foundational to how we operate, and the board expects all colleagues — especially our senior leaders — to uphold those standards at all times,” Chair Orlando Ashford said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
But for Simon Fannon, from Ashford, the aim was to get as many stitches as possible when he took part in the iconic event on Sunday.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
He later retired to Ashford in the UK, where he died in 2007.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Ashford also acquired Bennett family businesses that provide daily management, design, and construction for the hotels, paying with stock worth $475 million at the time.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
“A short stop at Ashford, and then we’ll be to Paradise in about an hour.”
From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart
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