Braine

American

[breyn] / breɪn /

noun

John Gerard, 1922–86, English novelist.

Braine British

/ breɪn /

noun

John ( Gerard ). 1922–86, English novelist, whose works include Room at the Top (1957) and Life at the Top (1962)

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Braine

Officers issued a picture of Kyle Braine, 24, who is currently wanted for recall to prison.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

Braine said the South West's dark sky status sites mean there are a number of places the lights can be seen.

From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2026

“They are a huge financial burden,” Ms. Braine said of fairs.

From New York Times ● Mar. 20, 2024

“Neither has been extensively sold in Hong Kong before,” Ms. Braine said.

From New York Times ● Mar. 20, 2024

"I know only one thing—that Braine is there every night."

From The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan by Harold MacGrath

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