Jane's
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Jane's
C20: named after Frederick Thomas Jane (1865–1916), British naval writer and artist
Example Sentences
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By Jane’s account, Steven asked to step into his father’s shoes and manage the business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Amy had wanted to cash out a small portion of her share in the company: more than $125 million, by her analysis, and $91 million, by Jane’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Inside, the walls are still covered with his guitars, posters, photographs and other relics from his favorite artists: Aerosmith, Rush, Bowie, Jane’s Addiction and Soundgarden.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Umer Farooq, an Islamabad-based analyst and a former correspondent of Jane's Defence Weekly, says there is growing confidence in Islamabad that Washington and Gulf capitals would intervene rapidly in any future crisis.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
I go in and slip a note in Jane's locker, which I've gotten in the habit of doing.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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