Baxter
Americannoun
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Richard, 1615–91, English Puritan preacher, scholar, and writer.
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a first name.
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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
Example Sentences
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“I have a great deal of empathy for Kimberly,” said Jo Baxter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Baxter described the announcement on Thursday as "barmy" and "the biggest hammer blow to local democracy that's happened in 50 years".
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
He’d always liked Baxter, liked the kid’s smart-aleck nature and who-cares attitude.To see such a thing done to him...
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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