Acheson

American

[ach-uh-suhn] / ˈætʃ ə sən /

noun

Dean (Gooderham) 1893–1971, U.S. statesman: secretary of state 1949–53.
Edward Goodrich 1856–1931, U.S. chemist.

Acheson British

/ ˈætʃɪsən /

noun

Dean ( Gooderham ). 1893–1971, US lawyer and statesman: secretary of state (1949–53) under President Truman

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When she was later tempted to rekindle contact, Acheson would check in with Claude.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

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

Some of the misconduct was related to Laufer’s other ADA cases but not to Acheson Hotels; some of the misconduct, incredibly, was unrelated to Laufer or the ADA.

From Slate • Oct. 4, 2023

Julianna Acheson, owner of Acheson Hotels LLC, pursued the case despite Ms. Laufer moving to withdraw the challenge against her former hotel chain.

From Washington Times • Oct. 4, 2023

“Or a note in music,” said Elizabeth Acheson.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White

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