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Achan

American  
[ey-kan] / ˈeɪ kæn /

noun

  1. (in the Bible) a member of the tribe of Judah who, with his family, was stoned to death for stealing forbidden spoils.


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At a protest Friday calling for more money for adaptation, climate activist Evelyn Achan from Uganda said that “our countries, our communities are suffering so much.”

From Washington Times Dec. 8, 2023

After logistical calculations coordinated by LiveOnNY, which facilitates organ donations, Officer Mora’s organs were transported to five patients in three states, said Leonard Achan, the organization’s president.

From New York Times Feb. 2, 2022

In a perfect scenario, a single donor can supply organs to eight people, Achan said.

From Fox News Jan. 26, 2022

Executive chef Daniel Lenherr at the Westin Guam Resort knows at least three of his cooks - Raynaldo Tolentino, Kimberly Achan and Joy Tranate - are from GCC.

From Washington Times Oct. 10, 2015

"Though our Achan is cut off," said Eliot, "the accursed thing remains."

From History of the English People, Volume V Puritan England, 1603-1660 by John Richard Green

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