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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Ashley Thompson, a senior vice president for policy at the American Hospital Association, said E.R. boarding is caused by workforce shortages and insurance-coverage gaps that drive more people to seek care in the E.R.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Vance "put his toe in the water to see what he's going to do," Ashley Davis, a Republican strategist, told the BBC.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Ashley Hernandez, a Wilmington resident and organizer with the nonprofit Communities for a Better Environment, said residents there have suffered from severe health issues including asthma, dizziness, miscarriages, heart disease and cancer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Manning, who shares twins—son Marshall and daughter Mosley—with his wife, Ashley, has maintained strong ties to Colorado since joining the Broncos in 2012.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

Ashley Naches, who walks home feeling sorry for the girl she just interviewed back there.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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