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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

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Previously, Independent councillor Ashley Baxter said the plan was a backward step but the head of environment at the authority, Chris Miller, said the council would still work to reduce its carbon emissions.

From BBC

Campbell’s place in the world of fandoms was cemented early on after he and buddy Sam Raimi partnered on the 1981 movie “The Evil Dead,” which saw Campbell playing Ashley “Ash” J. Williams and Raimi directing.

From Los Angeles Times

To add to Burnley's woes - after the visitors had retaken the lead - Scott Parker's side thought they had earned a stoppage-time point only for Ashley Barnes to have an equaliser ruled out for a debatable handball after a five-minute VAR review.

From BBC

“You have to understand that we have been raised in preparation for this day,” said Ryan Abrams, 34, as he and his wife, Ashley Abrams, 32, walked the neighborhood with their dog.

From Los Angeles Times

While she was building that career, she met a stand-up comedian, Ashley Hesseltine.

From Los Angeles Times