Baxter
Americannoun
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Richard, 1615–91, English Puritan preacher, scholar, and writer.
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a first name.
noun
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James ( Keir ). 1926–72, New Zealand lyric poet. His works include The Fallen House (1953) and In Fires of No Return (1958)
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Richard . 1615–91, English Puritan divine and devotional writer: prominent in church affairs during the Restoration
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Baxter says both the Scottish and UK governments should look at "publicly available" firefighting aircraft during the wildfire season, rather than relying on private operators.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Baxter also raised concerns about finding a suitable council chamber outside Lincoln, capable of holding meetings for about 90 councillors plus council officers.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Goforth had retired from her job as a schoolteacher, most recently at Albert Baxter Elementary School in Bellflower, within the last two years, according to her daughter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Goforth retired from her job as a schoolteacher, most recently at Albert Baxter Elementary School in Bellflower, within the past two years, her daughter said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
After a few minutes, when we were done, I asked Mrs. Baxter if we could call my parents in Cuba.
From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez
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