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Vashti

American  
[vash-tee, -tahy] / ˈvæʃ ti, -taɪ /

noun

  1. the queen of Ahasuerus who was banished for refusing to appear before the king's guests. Esther 1:9–22.


Vashti British  
/ ˈvæʃtaɪ /

noun

  1. Douay spelling: VasthiOld Testament the wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus: deposed for refusing to display her beauty before his guests (Esther 1–2)

"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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Downplaying their legacy appears to be a common theme among the battalion members, as Roger Matthews, 65, also doesn't remember his mother Vashti Murphy discussing her time during the war.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023

Vashti Cunningham, a star American high jumper, says she prefers to keep her distance from opponents to maintain a competitive edge.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2022

They weren’t the only ones who were disappointed; Vashti Cunningham, thought to be a medal contender in Saturday’s women’s high jump final, failed to replicate her spring form and finished sixth.

From Washington Post • Aug. 7, 2021

The U.S. men’s team will also try to medal in the 4X400 relay, and Vashti Cunningham is expected to contend for a gold medal in the women’s high jump.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2021

Ahafid Vashti does Not know that she is beautiful.

From The Blood of Rachel A Dramatization of Esther, and other poems by Noe, Cotton

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