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Gaines

American  
[geynz] / geɪnz /

noun

  1. Edmund Pendleton, 1777–1849, U.S. general.


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Born in Brooklyn, Gaines is of Sudanese descent and was raised as a Muslim.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2026

Although if Joanna Gaines were making that mug, it would probably be, hate to say it, pretty litty.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

Gaines: What was needed was a glue, something to admonish and recognize both of those realities and how to bring them together.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

The Times spoke to Gaines about the emotional journey he had making the film and capturing the “grit and perseverance” that made Scott a staple of journalism.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

I was sitting in the gym with Thurston Gaines later that day, and he was philosophical about our respective humiliations.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover