Rainey
Americannoun
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Gertrude Ma, 1886–1939, U.S. blues singer.
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Joseph Hayne 1832–87, U.S. politician: first Black congressman 1870–79.
Example Sentences
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“That’s an indication of stress,” Walmart Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said on the retailer’s earnings call.
From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026
On a call with investors, Rainey also warned that if the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues, it could force the retailer to hike food prices due to shortages of fertiliser, nitrogen and phosphates.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
As an indication of stress, Rainey told analysts on a conference call that the average number of gallons customers buy at gasoline stations fell below 10 for the first time since 2022.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Two hours later, Rainey and Sproles were among the nine sprinters in the Invitational 100, which also featured a pair of Rosary’s 4x100 runners, Justine Wilson and Tra’via Flournoy.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
The problem, and the cause of it, was obvious to Rainey as soon as he sat down with Byrdsong to review the test data, which had been contaminated by the mechanic’s vicious prank.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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