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Ashley

American  
[ash-lee] / ˈæʃ li /

noun

  1. a first name.


Ashley British  
/ ˈæʃlɪ /

noun

  1. Jack , Baron. 1922–2012, British Labour politician and campaigner for deaf and disabled people

  2. Laura. 1925–85, British designer, who built up a successful chain of retail stores selling dresses and fabrics based on traditional English patterns

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That has been a welcome turn of events for Ashley Richoux, 33, a sourdough baker who posts caviar reviews on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 22, 2026

And in Iowa, a state representative and former Paralympian named Josh Turek is angling for an upset win against GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson.

From Slate Sep. 10, 2026

Along with Hesson coming in as head coach, Australian Ashley Noffke has been added to the backroom staff as a replacement for fast-bowling coach Umar Gul.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

Like Stahl, Ashley Carr has no choice but to check the emails and messages she receives while looking for her next role in business development and marketing.

From MarketWatch Sep. 5, 2026

“Well, now that we have established what Shenice Ashley Lockwood is doing here,” Britt says, “perhaps we can move on to why you were at that creepy house?”

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

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