Blaine
Americannoun
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James Gillespie 1830–93, U.S. statesman.
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a town in E Minnesota.
Example Sentences
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Lonj said it reminded him of a stunt performed by magician David Blaine decades ago, in which Blaine stayed suspended inside a glass box for more than a month above London’s River Thames.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Harmont & Blaine sponsored a chalet on the edge of the Olympic slopes in the resort of Cortina and used photos of the nearby Olympic rings to advertise a collection on social media.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
One of those arrested was Rebecca Ringstrom, who lives in Blaine, a quiet suburb north of Minneapolis.
From Salon ● Apr. 15, 2026
Blaine Beaven, Saskatchewan's newly appointed firearms commissioner, told the BBC his province's law is designed to protect gun owners.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
Shan said, with a childish delight, as she took a glass from Blaine.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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