Ashton

American

[ash-tuhn] / ˈæʃ tən /

noun

Sir Frederick (William), 1906–1988, English dancer and choreographer, born in Ecuador.

Ashton British

/ ˈæʃtən /

noun

Sir Frederick. 1906–88, British ballet dancer and choreographer. His ballets include Façade (1931), to music by Walton, La Fille mal gardée (1960), The Dream (1964), and A Month in the Country (1976)

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US actor Ashton Kutcher has said he believes Hollywood is not pushing unreasonably high beauty standards, adding that wider society is to blame for the increasing desire to look perfect.

From BBC

Actor and technology investor Ashton Kutcher is also an investor and will join the company’s board of directors following completion of the transaction.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bristol moved to the top of the English Prem on Friday after coming from behind to beat Sale 19-17 at Ashton Gate while bottom side Newcastle collected their first win of the season against Gloucester.

From Barron's

Newcastle claimed the first point of their 2025-26 campaign, scoring four tries in a 36-27 defeat by Bristol at Ashton Gate.

From BBC

Matt Ashton:, external Founder of the AMA Sports Photo Agency, he covered eight World Cups as well as 25 Champions League finals.

From BBC

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