Anson
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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We are told that Spalding sent Anson to negotiate.
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
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
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