Achsah
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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When Achsah Nesmith got the phone call offering her a job writing presidential speeches for Jimmy Carter, she turned it down.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024
Dorsey owned a farm implement and hardware business in Ellicott City, Md. His daughter Achsah Dorsey Serpell took possession of the farm after his death.
From Washington Post • Jul. 22, 2022
"I learn from Ellis Winter that you need a home," replied Miss Achsah, a little stiffly, but rather from awe of this blooming creature than from dislike.
From Mr. Claghorn's Daughter by Trent, Hilary
To the others, except to Leonard, who had evidently been taught to revere Miss Achsah, she was personally unknown, hence the loss occasioned by her absence was by them unfelt.
From Mr. Claghorn's Daughter by Trent, Hilary
Well," observed Mrs. Joe, after a pause, "let us hope that Miss Achsah will be reconciled after the lawyer's plans are more fully developed.
From Mr. Claghorn's Daughter by Trent, Hilary
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