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Asch

American

[ash] / æʃ /

noun

Sholom or Sholem 1880–1957, U.S. author, born in Poland.

Asch British

/ æʃ /

noun

Sholem (ˈʃəʊləm). 1880–1957, US writer, born in Poland, who wrote in Yiddish. His works include biblical novels

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Beth Asch, a researcher with the Rand think tank who studies the issue, noted that food insecurity runs higher in the military.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

During a 2021 interview with NPR about the role that race plays in opposition to D.C. statehood, historian Chris Myers Asch offered this context:

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2025

On the evidence of sides cut for the Asch label, she was enjoying a wide range of styles — including Harlem stride and the beginnings of bop.

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2023

“The ability to see people face to face is wonderful, whatever way they choose to come,” Rabbi Erica Asch said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2021

"To his Honor Baron Asch, from General-in-Chief Prince Bolkonski," he announced with such solemnity and significance that the official turned to him and took the letters.

From War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo, graf

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