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Ashley

American  
[ash-lee] / ˈæʃ li /

noun

  1. a first name.


Ashley British  
/ ˈæʃlɪ /

noun

  1. Jack , Baron. 1922–2012, British Labour politician and campaigner for deaf and disabled people

  2. Laura. 1925–85, British designer, who built up a successful chain of retail stores selling dresses and fabrics based on traditional English patterns

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Bender succeeded Ashley Buchanan, who was fired last May for violating the company’s ethics code.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

One tool that can help guide people’s decisions about splurging is a personal values statement, said Ashley Agnew, a financial therapist at Edward Jones.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

"Jose phoned me because I was arguing with Michael Carrick and Ashley Young," McTominay recalled.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Ashley was also the owner of Newcastle United for 14 years.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

She thought Ashley was letting down the side of Adria’s crib, until one day she walked in and saw me with one leg slung over the top of the rail, hoisting myself over.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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