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Anson

American  
[an-suhn] / ˈæn sən /

noun

  1. a first name.


Example Sentences

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Before Anson, Gupta was at Legion Partners, which in 2023 called for Clear Channel to consider options including a sale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 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

All of the Navy's Astute Class submarines bear a name beginning with the letter A: HMS Astute, Ambush, Artful, Audacious and Anson are all in active service.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2025

The Anson leaped into the air in a gust of headwind.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein