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Anson

American  
[an-suhn] / ˈæn sən /

noun

  1. a first name.


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Immediately following is an exchange that Spalding recalled between himself and Mike “King” Kelly, the biggest baseball star of the day, now with no sign of Anson.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 9, 2026

Since then, Marouf has remained in detention at the Bluebonnet facility in Anson, Texas, for more than 50 days, separated from his wife and four sons.

From Salon Nov. 20, 2025

Last month 31 men at Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas, positioned their bodies in the shape of the letters “SOS,” a cry for help, as journalists flew overhead.

From Slate Jun. 6, 2025

British Olympic Association CEO Andy Anson congratulated Coventry, saying: "We know her well and look forward to working together to grow the Olympic Movement's global relevance and commercial success."

From BBC Mar. 20, 2025

Most of Maddie’s being was absorbed in flying the buffeting Anson.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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