Baxter

American  

[bak-ster] / ˈbæk stər /

noun

1. Richard, 1615–91, English Puritan preacher, scholar, and writer.

2. a first name.

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Baxter British  

/ ˈbækstə /

noun

1. James ( Keir ). 1926–72, New Zealand lyric poet. His works include The Fallen House (1953) and In Fires of No Return (1958)

2. Richard . 1615–91, English Puritan divine and devotional writer: prominent in church affairs during the Restoration

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Baxter

“A majority of the public supports it. They see it as morally justified, but they do think there is some risk that it could go astray,” said J. Baxter Oliphant, a senior researcher at Pew.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

There are two other linemen who also play key roles: senior right guard Noah Lee and senior Baxter Middagh.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Jane Baxter, whose house backs directly on Stourbridge Golf Club, was evacuated from her home.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

“I have a great deal of empathy for Kimberly,” said Jo Baxter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Here, everyone talked about Santa Claus bringing presents the next morning, and Mrs. Baxter planned on making a ham, scalloped potatoes, and her special carrot-pineapple gelatin salad for our Christmas Day lunch.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez

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