Ashford

[ ash-ferd ]

/ ˈæʃ fərd /

noun

Evelyn,born 1957, U.S. track athlete.

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Example sentences from the Web for ashford

Nationally, Ashford University has received $110 million to educate Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in the last five years.
‘Degree Mills’ Are Exploiting Veterans and Making Millions Off the GI Bill|Aaron Glantz|June 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Berry Gordy was my idol, and Ashford and Simpson were my favorite songwriters.
The Saga of Whitney Houston’s Last Movie, ‘Sparkle’|Howard Rosenman|February 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Joel had his heart set on directing the movie, and I had mine set on Ashford and Simpson writing the music.
The Saga of Whitney Houston’s Last Movie, ‘Sparkle’|Howard Rosenman|February 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Often when she went to "carry in her hose" to Ashford, she left the children at home by themselves.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850.|Various

“I suppose you are Jennie,” said Mrs. Ashford, with her pleasant smile.
A Missionary Twig|Emma L. Burnett
Mrs. Ashford inquired what had been done for Jennie, and found she had had no doctor since coming to the city.
A Missionary Twig|Emma L. Burnett
To Mr. Ashford he was a most impertinent intruder; but Meg made a quick step towards him.
Into the Highways and Hedges|F. F. Montrsor (Frances Frederica)
“Two years makes a great difference in children,” said Mrs. Ashford.
A Missionary Twig|Emma L. Burnett

British Dictionary definitions for ashford

Ashford

/ (ˈæʃfəd) /

noun

a market town in SE England, in central Kent. Pop: 58 936 (2001)

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