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Anita

American  
[uh-nee-tuh] / əˈni tə /

noun

  1. a first name, Spanish form of Anna.


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Experiences like Krishna's were shared in living rooms across the country, but inside the BBC, broadcaster and Asian Network pioneer Anita Bhalla was pushing for something more than comfort.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

The show grew so popular that it spawned a whole genre of smooth and sexy music, exemplified by artists like Anita Baker and Luther Vandross.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

Her paternal grandmother, Anita, was less fortunate; she contracted COVID-19 from a home healthcare aide and died in a hospital.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

While any line for fro-yo is usually too long for this grouchy reporter, after trying versions at Myka, Pinkberry, 16 Handles and Mimi’s, Anita won out on simplicity, freshness and light texture.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

But they still hadn’t timed a single workout for Seabiscuit since he arrived at Santa Anita a month before.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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