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Blanche

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[blanch, blahnch] / blæntʃ, blɑntʃ /

noun

  1. a first name: ultimately from a Germanic word meaning “white.”


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At the time, Todd Blanche still headed the office, before assuming the role of acting attorney general in April.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The remedy we’re talking about that the court could impose is one that Blanche is saying shouldn’t exist.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

When the IRS settled cases, “it’s typical to get rid of past ongoing audits,” Blanche said, stressing that the deal was looking back and not ahead.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Even if he were to advance out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Blanche could face a tough confirmation vote in the full Senate, where Republicans hold 53 seats.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“I was told by a little bird,” Blanche went on, “that your village burned down. What a tragedy. However did it happen?”

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz

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