Vashti

American

[vash-tee, -tahy] / ˈvæʃ ti, -taɪ /

noun

the queen of Ahasuerus who was banished for refusing to appear before the king's guests. Esther 1:9–22.

Vashti British

/ ˈvæʃtaɪ /

noun

Douay spelling: Vasthi. Old Testament the wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus: deposed for refusing to display her beauty before his guests (Esther 1–2)

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Downplaying their legacy appears to be a common theme among the battalion members, as Roger Matthews, 65, also doesn't remember his mother Vashti Murphy discussing her time during the war.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023

Vashti Cunningham, a star American high jumper, says she prefers to keep her distance from opponents to maintain a competitive edge.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2022

American Vashti Cunningham, the daughter of former NFL quarterback Randall Cunningham, made it over at 1.96 but could go no further and finished sixth.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2021

They weren’t the only ones who were disappointed; Vashti Cunningham, thought to be a medal contender in Saturday’s women’s high jump final, failed to replicate her spring form and finished sixth.

From Washington Post • Aug. 7, 2021

I'll tell on 'ee," said Vashti, "I'll tell the police on 'ee.

From Beggars on Horseback by Jesse, F. Tennyson (Fryniwyd Tennyson)

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