Acheson
Americannoun
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Dean (Gooderham) 1893–1971, U.S. statesman: secretary of state 1949–53.
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Edward Goodrich 1856–1931, U.S. chemist.
noun
Example Sentences
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While her kids watch TV, Acheson likes to tinker with Claude.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
Acheson says Claude was particularly helpful as she navigated a relationship she suspected wasn’t going to go anywhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
At oral argument, however, the court seemed less concerned with the substantive issue than with deciding whether Acheson Hotels is the right vehicle to resolve it.
From Slate ● Oct. 4, 2023
Julianna Acheson, owner of Acheson Hotels LLC, pursued the case despite Ms. Laufer moving to withdraw the challenge against her former hotel chain.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
President Truman called the trial a "red herring," and Secretary of State Dean Acheson declared, "I do not intend to turn my back on Alger Hiss."
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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