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Baxter

American  
[bak-ster] / ˈbæk stər /

noun

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

  2. a first name.


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: Don’t treat it like just another sporting event because it’s not.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Baxter: On the field, the U.S. needs to get beyond the round of 16, something it’s done just once since World War II. And it needs to play attractive soccer in doing so.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

A passer-by helped carry Baxter to Jo's car, and they were with the vet 30 minutes later.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Baxter was not given anti-venom over concerns about his breathing and possible side effects, which can include anaphylaxis.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Mrs. Baxter wiped her hands on her apron.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez

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