Acheson
Americannoun
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Dean (Gooderham) 1893–1971, U.S. statesman: secretary of state 1949–53.
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Edward Goodrich 1856–1931, U.S. chemist.
noun
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Acheson says Claude was particularly helpful as she navigated a relationship she suspected wasn’t going to go anywhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
When she was later tempted to rekindle contact, Acheson would check in with Claude.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
Acheson fought back, arguing that Laufer doesn’t have standing to sue—since she didn’t actually intend to stay there, she hasn’t suffered an injury a court can address.
From Slate ● Oct. 4, 2023
Ms. Acheson owned Acheson at the time Ms. Laufer launched the lawsuit but has since sold it.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
President Truman called the trial a "red herring," and Secretary of State Dean Acheson declared, "I do not intend to turn my back on Alger Hiss."
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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